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 | $146.21 | 14.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $148.59 | 14.9¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $196.00 | 19.6¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $216.11 | 21.6¢/mi |
2023
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf-R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $216.11 | 21.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $144.61 | 14.5¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $151.90 | 15.2¢/mi |
| Golf-R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $193.01 | 19.3¢/mi |
2022
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $144.61 | 14.5¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $140.94 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf-R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $193.01 | 19.3¢/mi |
| Golf-R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $216.11 | 21.6¢/mi |
Older model years (1985–2021)
2021
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $147.92 | 14.8¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $155.65 | 15.6¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $125.86 | 12.6¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $122.02 | 12.2¢/mi |
2020
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $147.92 | 14.8¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $147.92 | 14.8¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $127.29 | 12.7¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $128.57 | 12.9¢/mi |
2019
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-Golfelectric motor (100 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $52.40 | 5.2¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $124.51 | 12.5¢/mi |
| Golf1.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $124.51 | 12.5¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $147.92 | 14.8¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $131.48 | 13.1¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $124.51 | 12.5¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $146.06 | 14.6¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $206.87 | 20.7¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $193.01 | 19.3¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $162.07 | 16.2¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $160.00 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $158.06 | 15.8¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $164.76 | 16.5¢/mi |
2018
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $206.87 | 20.7¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 7-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $200.97 | 20.1¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $160.00 | 16.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $142.55 | 14.3¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $147.92 | 14.8¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $146.21 | 14.6¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $146.21 | 14.6¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $140.94 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $140.94 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $162.07 | 16.2¢/mi |
| e-Golfelectric motor (100 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $52.40 | 5.2¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $164.76 | 16.5¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $158.06 | 15.8¢/mi |
2017
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $193.01 | 19.3¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $196.00 | 19.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $147.92 | 14.8¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $144.61 | 14.5¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $139.43 | 13.9¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $138.00 | 13.8¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $140.94 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $139.43 | 13.9¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $160.00 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $160.00 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf Alltrack1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $156.25 | 15.6¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $156.25 | 15.6¢/mi |
| e-Golfelectric motor (100 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $52.40 | 5.2¢/mi |
2016
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $193.01 | 19.3¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $196.00 | 19.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $142.55 | 14.3¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $140.94 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $139.43 | 13.9¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $138.00 | 13.8¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $140.94 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $139.43 | 13.9¢/mi |
| e-Golfelectric motor (85 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $53.80 | 5.4¢/mi |
2015
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $176.76 | 17.7¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $174.77 | 17.5¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $138.00 | 13.8¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Diesel | $147.32 | 14.7¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $139.43 | 13.9¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $147.74 | 14.8¢/mi |
| e-Golfelectric motor (85 kW AC PMSM) · FWD | Electric | $53.79 | 5.4¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Gasoline | $193.01 | 19.3¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Diesel | $148.73 | 14.9¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $149.01 | 14.9¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $140.94 | 14.1¢/mi |
| Golf SportWagen1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $139.43 | 13.9¢/mi |
2014
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Diesel | $159.68 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $156.49 | 15.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $155.65 | 15.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $183.42 | 18.3¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $201.90 | 20.2¢/mi |
2013
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Gasoline | $181.30 | 18.1¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Diesel | $159.68 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $156.49 | 15.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $149.73 | 15.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $201.90 | 20.2¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $150.20 | 15.0¢/mi |
2012
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $149.73 | 15.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $150.20 | 15.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $181.30 | 18.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $201.90 | 20.2¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $159.68 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $156.49 | 15.6¢/mi |
| Golf R2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · AWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
2011
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $201.90 | 20.2¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $149.73 | 15.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $150.20 | 15.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $181.30 | 18.1¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $159.68 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $156.49 | 15.6¢/mi |
2010
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $160.00 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $155.65 | 15.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $201.90 | 20.2¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $183.42 | 18.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $156.49 | 15.6¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $159.68 | 16.0¢/mi |
2009
2008
2007
2006
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $148.73 | 14.9¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $158.48 | 15.8¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $171.43 | 17.1¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $166.83 | 16.7¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $206.87 | 20.7¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $200.97 | 20.1¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $206.87 | 20.7¢/mi |
2005
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $144.48 | 14.4¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $159.96 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $206.87 | 20.7¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
2004
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $143.14 | 14.3¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Diesel | $159.96 | 16.0¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $209.62 | 21.0¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
2003
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $155.01 | 15.5¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $133.08 | 13.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $176.67 | 17.7¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $166.83 | 16.7¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $209.62 | 21.0¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $216.11 | 21.6¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
2002
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $155.01 | 15.5¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $133.08 | 13.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $176.67 | 17.7¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $216.11 | 21.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $182.46 | 18.2¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $209.62 | 21.0¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · FWD | Gasoline | $226.25 | 22.6¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $191.45 | 19.1¢/mi |
2001
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $222.25 | 22.2¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $203.71 | 20.4¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $155.01 | 15.5¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $133.08 | 13.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $179.23 | 17.9¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $222.25 | 22.2¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $203.71 | 20.4¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $191.45 | 19.1¢/mi |
2000
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $229.43 | 22.9¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $209.62 | 21.0¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $155.01 | 15.5¢/mi |
| Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $133.08 | 13.3¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $185.02 | 18.5¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $229.43 | 22.9¢/mi |
| GTI1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $209.62 | 21.0¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $185.02 | 18.5¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $191.45 | 19.1¢/mi |
1999
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $185.02 | 18.5¢/mi |
| Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $185.02 | 18.5¢/mi |
| GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $166.83 | 16.7¢/mi |
| GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $204.41 | 20.4¢/mi |
| New Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Diesel | $155.01 | 15.5¢/mi |
| New Golf1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $133.08 | 13.3¢/mi |
| New Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $179.23 | 17.9¢/mi |
| New Golf2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| New GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $179.23 | 17.9¢/mi |
| New GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $169.05 | 16.9¢/mi |
| New GTI2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $191.45 | 19.1¢/mi |
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf III / GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $191.45 | 19.1¢/mi |
| Golf III / GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $166.83 | 16.7¢/mi |
| Golf III / GTI2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $182.46 | 18.2¢/mi |
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
| Configuration | Powertrain | Per month | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Diesel | $153.41 | 15.3¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $176.76 | 17.7¢/mi |
| Golf1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $153.72 | 15.4¢/mi |
| GTI 16v1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $173.99 | 17.4¢/mi |
| GTI/Golf GT1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic · FWD | Gasoline | $179.76 | 18.0¢/mi |
| GTI/Golf GT1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · FWD | Gasoline | $159.94 | 16.0¢/mi |