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1997 Volkswagen lineup: MPG & fuel cost

Volkswagen has 8 EPA-rated model lines for 1997. The cheapest to run is the Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel at about $1,500 a year (37 MPG). Across its gas and hybrid models, the median Volkswagen is rated 24 MPG combined, 5.0 MPG above the 1997 industry median of 19 MPG.

Every 1997 Volkswagen by fuel cost

Annual fuel cost, lower is better
  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel37 MPG $1,500
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel37 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Volkswagen Passat Diesel36 MPG $1,542
  4. 4Volkswagen Golf/GTI24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta24 MPG $1,938
  6. 6Volkswagen Cabrio24 MPG $1,938
  7. 7Volkswagen Passat19 MPG $2,447
  8. 8Volkswagen Eurovan14 MPG $3,321

Full 1997 Volkswagen lineup

Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 37 MPG — $1,500
Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 37 MPG — $1,500
Volkswagen Passat Diesel Midsize CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Volkswagen Jetta Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Volkswagen Cabrio Subcompact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Volkswagen Passat Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Volkswagen Eurovan VanGas 14 MPG — $3,321

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