Volkswagen GTI 16v: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen GTI 16v across 6 model years, from the 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v through the 1992 Volkswagen GTI 16v. The most recent 1992 Volkswagen GTI 16v returns 21 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v at 23 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen GTI 16v page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volkswagen GTI 16v. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1992 Volkswagen GTI 16v | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1991 | 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1990 | 1990 Volkswagen GTI 16v | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1989 | 1989 Volkswagen GTI 16v | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1988 | 1988 Volkswagen GTI 16v | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1987 | 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
How the Volkswagen GTI 16v compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen GTI 16v against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 1992 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.