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1987 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 26 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 23 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1987 #9 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	23	9.8	10.2
Highway	31	13.2	7.6
Combined	26	11.1	9.0

How it ranks among 1987 Compact Cars

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1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
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9Volkswagen Golf/GTI26 MPG $1,788
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55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812

1987 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Golf/GTI MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Golf	Gas	23 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual GTI/Golf GT	Gas	23 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual GTI 16v	Gas	21 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Golf	Gas	21 MPG	25 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic GTI/Golf GT	Gas	21 MPG	24 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 87 cu ft
Cargo volume: 18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 342 g/mi

1987 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Toyota Camry 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 323 27 MPG · $1,722/yr 323 saves $66/yr vs Subaru Sedan 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr vs Dodge Shadow 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr vs Ford Tempo 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr vs Dodge Omni 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr vs Plymouth Horizon 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Nova 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Nova saves $128/yr vs Ford Laser 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Golf/GTI saves $149/yr vs Pontiac Sunbird 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 33 MPG · $1,682/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $107/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel (33 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 22 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?