2003 Volkswagen Golf

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Golf gets up to 45 MPG on the highway, 34 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 38 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
45 MPG
Combined
38 MPG
City
34 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
1.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Diesel

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Golf gets up to 57.12 MPG on the highway, 38.03 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 44.76 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
57.12 MPG
Combined
44.76 MPG
City
38.03 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Golf gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 23 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 26% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
City
23 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Golf gets up to 37.60 MPG on the highway, 25.91 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30.12 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 45% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.60 MPG
Combined
30.12 MPG
City
25.91 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Golf gets up to 49 MPG on the highway, 42 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 45 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 17% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
49 MPG
Combined
45 MPG
City
42 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
1.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Diesel

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Golf gets up to 62.61 MPG on the highway, 46.43 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 52.54 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
62.61 MPG
Combined
52.54 MPG
City
46.43 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Golf gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
24 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Golf gets up to 40.29 MPG on the highway, 26.87 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.61 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.29 MPG
Combined
31.61 MPG
City
26.87 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2003 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2003 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 269% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Bentley Continental R.

Toyota Prius
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Honda Civic Hybrid
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Golf
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Chrysler Sebring Convertible
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S60 FWD
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
Subaru Legacy / Outback AWD
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
BMW 525I
24 MPG (Manual - 2.5L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW M5
16 MPG (Manual - 4.9L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
15 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Bentley Continental R
13 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder)
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