Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG and Fuel Economy

Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of Golf/GTI for 7 years, with the latest vehicle in 1998 having a combined MPG of 22.

The estimated fuel cost for the 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is $2,850 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,750 more on fuel driving a 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI.

🛢 The Volkswagen Golf/GTI will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Volkswagen Golf/GTI will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Volkswagen Golf/GTI.

The table below is a complete list of the 7 Volkswagen Golf/GTI fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI22$2,850
1997 Volkswagen Golf/GTI37$2,100
1996 Volkswagen Golf/GTI38$2,050
1992 Volkswagen Golf/GTI23$2,700
1991 Volkswagen Golf/GTI23$2,700
1990 Volkswagen Golf/GTI23$2,700
1985 Volkswagen Golf/GTI35$2,200

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