Model year guide

1997 Volkswagen GOLF GTI

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Volkswagen GOLF GTI is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1997 Volkswagen GOLF GTI at a glance

Combined22–37 mpg

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1997 Volkswagen GOLF GTI MPG & running costs

Combined22–37 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,817
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume88 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,083 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Volkswagen GOLF GTI costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,085
Fuel only$14,085
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Volkswagen GOLF GTI vehicles on record

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1997 Volkswagen GOLF GTI — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Volkswagen GOLF GTI get?

The 1997 Volkswagen GOLF GTI has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–37 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.