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2005 Volkswagen lineup: MPG & fuel cost
Volkswagen has 10 EPA-rated model lines for 2005. The cheapest to run is the Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel at about $1,586 a year (35 MPG). Across its gas and hybrid models, the median Volkswagen is rated 24 MPG combined, 5.0 MPG above the 2005 industry median of 19 MPG.
Every 2005 Volkswagen by fuel cost
Annual fuel cost, lower is betterFull 2005 Volkswagen lineup
| Model | Class | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel | Compact Car | Diesel | 35 MPG | — | $1,586 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Diesel | Compact Car | Diesel | 35 MPG | — | $1,586 |
| Volkswagen Beetle Diesel | Subcompact Car | Diesel | 35 MPG | — | $1,586 |
| Volkswagen Golf/GTI | Compact Car | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | Compact Car | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| Volkswagen Beetle | Subcompact Car | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| Volkswagen Passat Diesel | Midsize Car | Diesel | 27 MPG | — | $2,056 |
| Volkswagen Passat | Midsize Car | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| Volkswagen Phaeton | Large Car | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| Volkswagen Touareg | SUV | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |