Does the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta need premium gas?
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 28 | $2,200 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl, S6 automatic, FWD | REGULAR | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, S6 automatic, FWD | REGULAR | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, S6 automatic, FWD | DIESEL | 32 | $2,450 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWD | DIESEL | 32 | $2,450 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
6 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.