1997 Volkswagen Golf/GTIFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
33
MPG
Highway
44
MPG
Combined
37
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
33
Hwy
44
Comb
37
Fuel cost: $2,300/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 33 | 44 | 37 | $2,300 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 275 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.7 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.9L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- (DSL,TRBO)
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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