1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v.

The 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v gets up to 19 miles per gallon in the city, and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v is 22 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v is $2,850 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,750 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v Consume?

The 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v.

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Volkswagen Models from 1991

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  • "1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/gti-16v/1991.

  • "1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/gti-16v/1991. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1991 Volkswagen GTI 16v MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/gti-16v/1991.