1986 Volkswagen GTI MPG and Fuel Economy

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1986 Volkswagen GTI Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1986 Volkswagen GTI gets up to 23 miles per gallon in the city, and 29 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1986 Volkswagen GTI is 25 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1986 Volkswagen GTI?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1986 Volkswagen GTI is $2,500 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 1986 Volkswagen GTI to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1986 Volkswagen GTI Consume?

The 1986 Volkswagen GTI will consume roughly 12 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 1986 Volkswagen GTI.

Related Volkswagen Models from 1986

If you're interested in other Volkswagen models from 1986, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.