Gas Mileage

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2006 Volkswagen Golf

2006 Volkswagen Models

  1. Golf
  2. GTI
  3. Jetta
  4. New Beetle
  5. New Beetle Convertible
  6. Passat
  7. Passat 4Motion
  8. Phaeton
  9. Touareg
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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 44 MPG on the highway, 33 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 37 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
44 MPG
Combined
37 MPG
City
33 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 56.80 MPG on the highway, 36.50 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 43.50 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 56% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
56.80 MPG
Combined
43.50 MPG
City
36.50 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

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 30 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 25% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 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 38.28 MPG on the highway, 27.16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.24 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 41% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38.28 MPG
Combined
31.24 MPG
City
27.16 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 44 MPG on the highway, 37 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 40 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 19% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
44 MPG
Combined
40 MPG
City
37 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 56.49 MPG on the highway, 40.83 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 46.65 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 38% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
56.49 MPG
Combined
46.65 MPG
City
40.83 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 40.10 MPG on the highway, 26.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.35 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 51% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.10 MPG
Combined
31.35 MPG
City
26.60 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 (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 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 30 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 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 38.84 MPG on the highway, 24.09 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.05 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38.84 MPG
Combined
29.05 MPG
City
24.09 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
15 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 5 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 30 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 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 38.63 MPG on the highway, 24.28 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.15 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38.63 MPG
Combined
29.15 MPG
City
24.28 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
15 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2006 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2006 goes to the Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 50 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 257% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Continental GT.

Honda Civic Hybrid
50 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Golf
40 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Jetta
38 MPG (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Saab 9 3 Sport Sedan
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4 Quattro
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S60 FWD
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz C230
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
15 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL65 AMG
15 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Continental GT
14 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
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