Volkswagen Golf 1997 fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf from 1997 to 2003 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 10% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 1997 Volkswagen Golf average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 1999 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became slightly above 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
1997	+3%	+9%	+3%	+10%
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1998	+3%	+9%	+4%	+10%
1999	+3%	+8%	+5%	+7%
2000	+4%	+7%	+5%	+6%
2001	+5%	+8%	+6%	+8%
2002	+6%	+8%	+7%	+9%
2003	+6%	+9%	+8%	+9%

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

1997 - 2003

Volkswagen Golf 1997 4 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.7 MPG 9.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+7%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	41.7 MPG 5.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+8%

Volkswagen Golf 1997 specs Volkswagen Golf 1997 owner reviews

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Golf 1997 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1 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 1.1 litres per 100 km or 16% 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 1999 1.9 TDI 115 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 2003 1.6 16V FSI 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 1997 1.4 16V 75 HP manual	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+11%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 101 HP manual	31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 101 HP automatic	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km	25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+12%
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.6 102 HP automatic	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km	26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+10%
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.6 16V 105 HP manual	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+9%
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI 110 HP manual	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+15%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V 125 HP manual	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+10%
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V 125 HP automatic	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km
Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.8 5V 4Motion 125 HP AWD manual	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km	26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+1%
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V Turbo 150 HP manual	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+13%
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.8 5V Turbo 150 HP automatic	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km	24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+5%
Volkswagen Golf 2002 1.8 5V Turbo 180 HP manual	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km	26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+7%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 SDI 68 HP manual	46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI 90 HP manual	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+12%
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI 90 HP automatic	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+10%
Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.9 TDI 4Motion 90 HP AWD manual	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+2%
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI 100 HP manual	58.8 MPG 4.0 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+40%
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI 100 HP automatic	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km-2%
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI 110 HP manual	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+12%
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI 110 HP automatic	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.9 TDI 115 HP manual	46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km+2%
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI 115 HP automatic	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km+5%
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI 4Motion 115 HP AWD manual	38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+3%
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI 130 HP manual	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+15%
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI 130 HP automatic	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km0%
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI 4Motion 130 HP AWD manual	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI 4Motion 150 HP AWD manual	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI GTI 150 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+13%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.0 115 HP manual	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+6%
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.0 115 HP automatic	26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km	24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km+9%
2.3 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 V5 150 HP manual	25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km-2%
Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 V5 150 HP automatic	23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km	21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km+11%
Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.3 V5 170 HP manual	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km+13%
Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.3 V5 170 HP automatic	24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km	23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km+4%
Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.3 V5 4Motion 170 HP AWD manual	23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km-1%
2.8 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.8 V6 4Motion 204 HP AWD manual	21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km	20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km+5%
3.2 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 241 HP AWD manual	20.5 MPG 11.5 l/100km	19.6 MPG 12.0 l/100km+4%
Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 241 HP AWD automatic	23.1 MPG 10.2 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.

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.