2003 Volkswagen Models
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
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:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
1.9 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
DieselGas 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:
AutomaticSub Type:
L4Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic FeetTechnical 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:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
2.0 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas 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:
AutomaticSub Type:
L4Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic FeetTechnical 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:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
1.9 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
DieselGas 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:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic FeetTechnical 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:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
2.0 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas 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:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic FeetComparisions
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)
