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Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel MPG by year

The EPA has rated 20 model years of the Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel, from 1985 to 2015. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2003, at 38 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2015 model is 21% more efficient than the median compact car that year (35 vs. 29 MPG).

Most efficient year200338 MPG combined
Latest (2015)35 MPG$1,586/yr to fuel
First rated (1985)35 MPG$1,586/yr at today's prices
Model years rated2036 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Golf/GTI Diesel, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Golf/GTI Diesel model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2015 Diesel 35 MPG 31 / 41 29 — 4 $1,586
2014 Diesel 32 MPG 29 / 37 30 — 2 $1,734
2013 Diesel 32 MPG 29 / 37 28.5 — 2 $1,734
2012 Diesel 32 MPG 29 / 37 28 — 2 $1,734
2011 Diesel 32 MPG 29 / 37 26 — 2 $1,734
2010 Diesel 32 MPG 29 / 39 25 — 2 $1,734
2006 Diesel 34 MPG
lowest 32		 31 / 40 23.5 — 2 $1,632
2005 Diesel 35 MPG
lowest 32		 32 / 41 24.5 — 2 $1,586
2004 Diesel 36 MPG
lowest 32		 32 / 42 24 — 2 $1,542
2003 Diesel 38 MPG
lowest 33		 35 / 44 24 — 2 $1,461
2002 Diesel 38 MPG
lowest 33		 35 / 44 24 — 2 $1,461
2001 Diesel 38 MPG
lowest 33		 35 / 44 24 — 2 $1,461
2000 Diesel 38 MPG
lowest 33		 35 / 44 24 — 2 $1,461
1999 Diesel 38 MPG
lowest 33		 35 / 44 24 — 2 $1,461
1997 Diesel 37 MPG 33 / 44 24 — 1 $1,500
1996 Diesel 38 MPG 34 / 44 24 — 1 $1,461
1989 Diesel 34 MPG 31 / 39 24 — 1 $1,632
1987 Diesel 33 MPG 31 / 37 24 — 1 $1,682
1986 Diesel 35 MPG 31 / 40 25 — 1 $1,586
1985 Diesel 35 MPG 31 / 41 25 — 1 $1,586

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Frequently asked questions

Which Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel year has the best fuel economy?

The 1996 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel, rated up to 38 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $1,461 a year.

Which Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2010 model, whose most efficient version is rated 32 MPG combined (about $1,734 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel?

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel is rated up to 35 MPG combined.

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