Model year guide

1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI

Q: What gas mileage does the 1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI get?

The 1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI at a glance

Combined22–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI MPG & running costs

Combined22–24 mpg

City20 mpg

Highway27 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,925

EPA size classCompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd

Passenger volume88 cu ft

Cargo volume17 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 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 1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,625

Fuel only$14,625

Per mile$0.20

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.

1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI vehicles on record

1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTIWVWZZZ1JZXD380895

Other Volkswagen GOLF GTI model years

1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI get?

The 1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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