Model family · every year, every configuration
Volkswagen Golf/GTI running costs
Every Golf/GTI EPA record from 1985 to 2026, with measured energy cost at 12,000 mi/year, 55% city, dated national prices. Open any configuration to edit every assumption.
2026
2025
2024
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $149.87 | 15.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $152.31 | 15.2¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $200.35 | 20.0¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $220.91 | 22.1¢/mi |
2023
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf-R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $220.91 | 22.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $148.22 | 14.8¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $155.70 | 15.6¢/mi |
| Golf-R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $197.29 | 19.7¢/mi |
2022
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $148.22 | 14.8¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $144.46 | 14.4¢/mi |
| Golf-R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $197.29 | 19.7¢/mi |
| Golf-R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $220.91 | 22.1¢/mi |
Older model years (1985–2021)
2021
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $151.61 | 15.2¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $159.54 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $129.01 | 12.9¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $125.07 | 12.5¢/mi |
2020
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $151.61 | 15.2¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $151.61 | 15.2¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $130.47 | 13.0¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $131.79 | 13.2¢/mi |
2019
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-Golfelectric motor (100 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $52.12 | 5.2¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $127.62 | 12.8¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $127.62 | 12.8¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $151.61 | 15.2¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $134.77 | 13.5¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $127.62 | 12.8¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $149.72 | 15.0¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $211.46 | 21.1¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $197.29 | 19.7¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $166.12 | 16.6¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $164.00 | 16.4¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $162.02 | 16.2¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $168.88 | 16.9¢/mi |
2018
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $211.46 | 21.1¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $205.42 | 20.5¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $164.00 | 16.4¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $146.11 | 14.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $151.61 | 15.2¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $149.87 | 15.0¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $149.87 | 15.0¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $144.46 | 14.4¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $144.46 | 14.4¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $166.12 | 16.6¢/mi |
| e-Golfelectric motor (100 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $52.12 | 5.2¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $168.88 | 16.9¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $162.02 | 16.2¢/mi |
2017
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $197.29 | 19.7¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $200.35 | 20.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $151.61 | 15.2¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $148.22 | 14.8¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $142.91 | 14.3¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $141.45 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $144.46 | 14.4¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $142.91 | 14.3¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $164.00 | 16.4¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $164.00 | 16.4¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $160.16 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $160.16 | 16.0¢/mi |
| e-Golfelectric motor (100 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $52.12 | 5.2¢/mi |
2016
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $197.29 | 19.7¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $200.35 | 20.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $146.11 | 14.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $144.46 | 14.4¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $142.91 | 14.3¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $141.45 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $144.46 | 14.4¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $142.91 | 14.3¢/mi |
| e-Golfelectric motor (85 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $53.51 | 5.4¢/mi |
2015
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $180.68 | 18.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $178.64 | 17.9¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $141.45 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Diesel | $152.49 | 15.2¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $142.91 | 14.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $152.92 | 15.3¢/mi |
| e-Golfelectric motor (85 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $53.49 | 5.3¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $197.29 | 19.7¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Diesel | $153.95 | 15.4¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $154.24 | 15.4¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $144.46 | 14.4¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $142.91 | 14.3¢/mi |
2014
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Diesel | $165.29 | 16.5¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $161.98 | 16.2¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $159.54 | 16.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $187.48 | 18.7¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $206.38 | 20.6¢/mi |
2013
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $185.32 | 18.5¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Diesel | $165.29 | 16.5¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $161.98 | 16.2¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $153.47 | 15.3¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $206.38 | 20.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $153.95 | 15.4¢/mi |
2012
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $153.47 | 15.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $153.95 | 15.4¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $185.32 | 18.5¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $206.38 | 20.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $165.29 | 16.5¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $161.98 | 16.2¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
2011
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $206.38 | 20.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $153.47 | 15.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $153.95 | 15.4¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $185.32 | 18.5¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $165.29 | 16.5¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $161.98 | 16.2¢/mi |
2010
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $164.00 | 16.4¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $159.54 | 16.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $206.38 | 20.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $187.48 | 18.7¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $161.98 | 16.2¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $165.29 | 16.5¢/mi |
2009
2008
2007
2006
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $153.95 | 15.4¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $164.04 | 16.4¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $175.71 | 17.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $171.00 | 17.1¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $211.46 | 21.1¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $205.42 | 20.5¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $211.46 | 21.1¢/mi |
2005
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $149.55 | 15.0¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $165.57 | 16.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $211.46 | 21.1¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
2004
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $148.16 | 14.8¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $165.57 | 16.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $214.27 | 21.4¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
2003
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $160.44 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $137.75 | 13.8¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $181.08 | 18.1¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $171.00 | 17.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $214.27 | 21.4¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $220.91 | 22.1¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
2002
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $160.44 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $137.75 | 13.8¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $181.08 | 18.1¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $220.91 | 22.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $187.02 | 18.7¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $214.27 | 21.4¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $231.26 | 23.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $196.24 | 19.6¢/mi |
2001
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $227.18 | 22.7¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $208.23 | 20.8¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $160.44 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $137.75 | 13.8¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $183.71 | 18.4¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $227.18 | 22.7¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $208.23 | 20.8¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $196.24 | 19.6¢/mi |
2000
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $234.51 | 23.5¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $214.27 | 21.4¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $160.44 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $137.75 | 13.8¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $189.65 | 19.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $234.51 | 23.5¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $214.27 | 21.4¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $189.65 | 19.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $196.24 | 19.6¢/mi |
1999
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $189.65 | 19.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $189.65 | 19.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $171.00 | 17.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $209.52 | 21.0¢/mi |
| New Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $160.44 | 16.0¢/mi |
| New Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $137.75 | 13.8¢/mi |
| New Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $183.71 | 18.4¢/mi |
| New Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| New GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $183.71 | 18.4¢/mi |
| New GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.27 | 17.3¢/mi |
| New GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $196.24 | 19.6¢/mi |
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf III / GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $196.24 | 19.6¢/mi |
| Golf III / GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $171.00 | 17.1¢/mi |
| Golf III / GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $187.02 | 18.7¢/mi |
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $158.79 | 15.9¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $181.18 | 18.1¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $157.56 | 15.8¢/mi |
| GTI 16v1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $178.34 | 17.8¢/mi |
| GTI/Golf GT1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $184.26 | 18.4¢/mi |
| GTI/Golf GT1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $163.94 | 16.4¢/mi |