Volkswagen Golf 1993 fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf from 1993 to 1999 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 10% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 1993 Volkswagen Golf average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was less than industry average, at 1995 it was similar to average, at 1997 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	Volkswagen Golf	All carmakers	Volkswagen Golf
1993	+5%	insignificant	+3%	+4%
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1994	+6%	insignificant	+3%	+4%
1995	+5%	-	+2%	+3%
1996	+4%	-	+2%	+3%
1997	+3%	-	+3%	insignificant
1998	+3%	insignificant	+4%	insignificant
1999	+3%	-	+5%	+3%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Golf.

1993 - 1999

Volkswagen Golf 1993 3 wagon fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.5 MPG 8.6 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	39.8 MPG 5.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	40.0 MPG 5.9 l/100km

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According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Golf 1993 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.7 liters per 100 km or 27% 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 1.6 litres per 100 km or 24% 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 fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI 110 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 1993 Variant 1.4 60 HP manual	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+3%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1997 Variant 1.6 100 HP manual	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km-1%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 75 HP manual	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km+3%
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 75 HP automatic	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km	24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km-1%
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 90 HP manual	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km-2%
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 90 HP automatic	24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km	23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Variant 1.8 Syncro 90 HP AWD manual	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km	26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km-4%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.9 Diesel 64 HP manual	38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km-5%
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Variant 1.9 SDI 64 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km0%
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.9 TD 75 HP manual	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+2%
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual	46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI 90 HP automatic	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km	31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI 110 HP manual	46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI 110 HP automatic	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+3%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.0 115 HP manual	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+2%
2.9 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro 190 HP AWD manual	22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km	20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km+7%

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1993 - 1998

Volkswagen Golf 1993 3 cabrio fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.7 MPG 8.5 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	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	insignificant

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According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Golf 1993 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.5 liters per 100 km or 18% 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 16% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

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 1997 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI 110 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Golf with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Golf 1995 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI 90 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.8 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.8 75 HP manual	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+5%
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.8 90 HP manual	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.8 90 HP automatic	24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km	23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+4%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+2%
Volkswagen Golf 1997 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI 110 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+2%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 2.0 115 HP manual	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km-1%

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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.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.