Model year guide

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 179 on record.

1985 Volkswagen Jetta at a glance

Combined22–35 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1985 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & running costs

Combined22–35 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,800
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000
Fuel only$14,000
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1985 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles on record

Other Volkswagen Jetta model years

1985 Volkswagen Jetta — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1985 Volkswagen Jetta get?

The 1985 Volkswagen Jetta has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–35 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.