Volkswagen Golf 1991 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volkswagen Golf | All carmakers | Volkswagen Golf | |
| 1991 | +5% | +4% | +4% | - |
| Show all years | ||||
| 1992 | +5% | +4% | +2% | - |
| 1993 | +5% | +3% | +3% | +6% |
| 1994 | +6% | +3% | +3% | +6% |
| 1995 | +5% | +3% | +2% | +5% |
| 1996 | +4% | insignificant | +2% | +5% |
| 1997 | +3% | insignificant | +3% | +5% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Golf.
Volkswagen Golf 1991 3 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 | 27.1 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | insignificant |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 40.9 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 40.5 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Golf 1991 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.2 liters per 100 km or 19% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Golf with automatic transmission consumes around 1.3 litres per 100 km or 18% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Golf fuel economy is slightly better than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI 110 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Golf with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.6 75 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.4 60 HP manual | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+3% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.4 60 HP manual | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+1% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.6 75 HP manual | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+12% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.6 75 HP manual | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+4% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 100 HP manual | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+1% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 75 HP automatic | 24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km |
24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+2% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 90 HP manual | 29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km |
29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km-1% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 90 HP automatic | 25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km |
25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km0% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.8 Syncro 90 HP AWD manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km-1% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.9 Diesel 64 HP manual | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km0% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.9 SDI 64 HP manual | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+4% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.9 TD 75 HP manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km0% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual | 47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+6% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI 90 HP automatic | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km0% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI 110 HP manual | 47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+6% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI 110 HP automatic | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+2% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 115 HP manual | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km0% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1996 2.0 115 HP automatic | 27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+5% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.0 GTI 16V 150 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km0% |
| 2.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.8 VR6 174 HP manual | 22.4 MPG 10.5 l/100km |
21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km+5% |
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 2.8 VR6 174 HP automatic | 20.3 MPG 11.6 l/100km |
19.0 MPG 12.4 l/100km+7% |
| 2.9 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1995 2.9 VR6 Syncro 190 HP AWD manual | 21.2 MPG 11.1 l/100km |
20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km+2% |
* - 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.