Volkswagen · 1998 lineup
1998 Volkswagen lineup: MPG & fuel cost
Volkswagen has 8 EPA-rated model lines for 1998. The cheapest to run is the Volkswagen Beetle Diesel at about $1,461 a year (38 MPG). Across its gas and hybrid models, the median Volkswagen is rated 24 MPG combined, 4.0 MPG above the 1998 industry median of 20 MPG.
Every 1998 Volkswagen by fuel cost
Annual fuel cost, lower is betterFull 1998 Volkswagen lineup
| Model | Class | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle Diesel | Subcompact Car | Diesel | 38 MPG | — | $1,461 |
| Volkswagen Jetta Diesel | Compact Car | Diesel | 37 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| Volkswagen Passat Diesel | Midsize Car | Diesel | 37 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| Volkswagen Golf/GTI | Compact Car | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | Compact Car | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| Volkswagen Cabrio | Subcompact Car | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| Volkswagen Beetle | Subcompact Car | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| Volkswagen Passat | Midsize Car | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |