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1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1997 model. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1998, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1998 #17 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1998 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Jetta Diesel37 MPG $1,500
  2. 2Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Mazda Protege29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Dodge Neon29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Plymouth Neon29 MPG $1,603
  6. 17Volkswagen Golf/GTI24 MPG $1,938
  7. 38Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
1998 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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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Golf/GTI		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Golf/GTI		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
GTI VR6		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Oldsmobile Achieva 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda EV Plus 48 MPGe · $1,917/yr EV Plus saves $21/yr vs Pontiac Grand Am 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Contour 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Contour saves $78/yr vs Mercury Mystique 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Mystique saves $78/yr vs Buick Skylark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Golf/GTI saves $84/yr vs Chrysler JX/JXI/Limited Convertible 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Golf/GTI saves $176/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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