2003 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
8 configurations — EPA fuel economy ratings
| Trim / Variant | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel | Drive | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | 35 | 44 | 38 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.9L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 5-spd |
| Golf | 29 | 40 | 33 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.9L 4-cyl Turbo | Automatic 4-spd |
| Golf | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| Golf | 21 | 29 | 24 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| GTI | 19 | 27 | 22 | Premium Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.8L 4-cyl Turbo | Automatic (S5) |
| GTI | 21 | 28 | 24 | Premium Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.8L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 5-spd |
| GTI | 19 | 27 | 22 | Premium Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd |
| GTI | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.8L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 6-spd |