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1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 6 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 1998 model. Among 37 compact cars rated for 1999, it ranks 16th 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, 1999 #16 of 37 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 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 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. 16Volkswagen Golf/GTI24 MPG $1,938
  7. 37Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
1999 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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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Golf		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
GTI		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Golf		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
New Golf		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
New GTI		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
GTI		 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

1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Honda EV Plus 48 MPGe · $1,917/yr EV Plus saves $21/yr vs Mercury Cougar 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cougar saves $78/yr 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 Toyota Camry 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Elantra 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $477/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1999 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel (38 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

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

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1999 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 1999 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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