1999 Volkswagen New GTI MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1999 Volkswagen New GTI.

The 1999 Volkswagen New GTI has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L.

The 1999 Volkswagen New GTI Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1999 Volkswagen New GTI Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1999 Volkswagen New GTI Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1999 Volkswagen New GTI Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1999 Volkswagen New GTI is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L222026
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242128
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L211826

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1999 Volkswagen New GTI?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1999 Volkswagen New GTI is $2,817.

The average fuel costs have 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.

Comparing a 1999 Volkswagen New GTI to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,583 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,000spend $3,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1999 Volkswagen New GTI Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1999 Volkswagen New GTI will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1999 Volkswagen New GTI Emit?

The 1999 Volkswagen New GTI will emit an average of 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 1999 Volkswagen New GTI.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1999 Volkswagen New GTI model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1999 Volkswagen New GTI Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1999 Volkswagen New GTI Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1999 Volkswagen New GTI Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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