1997 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
4 configurations — EPA fuel economy ratings
| Trim / Variant | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel | Drive | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf/GTI | 33 | 44 | 37 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.9L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 5-spd |
| Golf/GTI | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| Golf/GTI | 21 | 29 | 24 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| GTI VR6 | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd |