1999 · Compact Car · Diesel

1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 38 MPG combined (35 city / 44 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 33 to 38 MPG. Among 37 compact cars rated for 1999, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,461 a year to fuel.

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Combined 38 MPG 35 MPG city · 44 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,461 15,000 mi/yr · $9.74 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #1 of 37 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel's fuel average is 16.2 km/L (6.2 L/100 km), or 38 MPG combined: 14.9 km/L in the city and 18.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3514.96.7
Highway4418.75.3
Combined3816.26.2

How it ranks among 1999 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Saturn SL29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Chevrolet Prizm29 MPG $1,603
  6. 37Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
1999 Golf/GTI DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Golf/GTI Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
New Golf
Diesel 35 MPG 44 MPG 38 MPG — $1,461
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
New Golf
Diesel 29 MPG 40 MPG 33 MPG — $1,682

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
1.9L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
87 cu ft
Cargo volume
18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
268 g/mi

1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel?

Up to 38 MPG combined (35 city / 44 highway); ratings range from 33 to 38 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel?

The 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel's fuel average is 16.2 km/L (6.2 L/100 km), or 38 MPG combined: 14.9 km/L in the city and 18.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel per year?

About $1,461 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $9.74 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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