Volkswagen Golf III / GTI MPG and Fuel Economy

Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of Golf III / GTI for 1 year, with the latest vehicle in 1993 having a combined MPG of 21.

The estimated fuel cost for the 1993 Volkswagen Golf III / GTI is $3,000 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 $3,500 more on fuel driving a 1993 Volkswagen Golf III / GTI.

🛢 The Volkswagen Golf III / 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 III / 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 III / GTI.

The table below is a complete list of the 1 Volkswagen Golf III / 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
1993 Volkswagen Golf III / GTI21$3,000

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