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2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 35 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 32 to 35 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 43 compact cars rated for 2005, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,586 a year to fuel.

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Combined 35 MPG 32 MPG city · 41 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,586 15,000 mi/yr · $10.57 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #6 of 43 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3213.67.4
Highway4117.45.7
Combined3514.96.7

How it ranks among 2005 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  6. 6Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  7. 43Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938
2005 Golf/GTI DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,860/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Golf/GTI Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Golf		 Diesel 32 MPG 41 MPG 35 MPG — $1,586
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
Golf		 Diesel 28 MPG 39 MPG 32 MPG — $1,734

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
1.9L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
291 g/mi

2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Accent/Brio 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $75/yr vs Toyota Corolla 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Corolla saves $86/yr vs Nissan Sentra 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $137/yr vs Honda Civic CNG 28 MPGe · $1,554/yr Civic CNG saves $32/yr vs Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $75/yr vs Toyota Echo 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Echo saves $177/yr vs Honda Civic 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Civic saves $218/yr vs Honda Civic Hybrid 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Civic Hybrid saves $452/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $352/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel?

Up to 35 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway); ratings range from 32 to 35 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel?

The 2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel per year?

About $1,586 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $10.57 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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