Volkswagen Golf 1974 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | |
|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volkswagen Golf | |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Golf.
Volkswagen Golf 1974 1 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 27.2 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 28.8 MPG 8.2 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | insignificant |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Golf 1974 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.6 liters per 100 km or 7% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Golf with 1.5 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Golf 1977 1.5 70 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.1 1100 50 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km+2% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.1 50 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+1% |
| 1.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1979 1.3 1300 60 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
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| 1.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1977 1.5 70 HP automatic | 28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Golf 1980 1.5 1500 70 HP manual | 26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+3% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.5 70 HP manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km-2% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1976 1.6 GTI 110 HP manual | 25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km |
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| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1980 1.6 1600 Diesel 54 HP manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.6 Diesel 54 HP manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Golf 1974 1 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 27.1 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 36.6 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 43.8 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.1 1100 50 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km+2% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.1 50 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+1% |
| 1.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1979 1.3 1300 60 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
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| 1.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1980 1.5 1500 70 HP manual | 26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+3% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.5 70 HP manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km-2% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1976 1.6 GTI 110 HP manual | 26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km+25% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.6 GTI 110 HP manual | 26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km0% |
| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1980 1.6 1600 Diesel 54 HP manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.6 Diesel 54 HP manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Golf 1982 1.6 Turbo Diesel 70 HP manual | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+3% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1982 1.8 GTI 112 HP manual | 31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.