2005 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
7 configurations — EPA fuel economy ratings
| Trim / Variant | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel | Drive | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | 21 | 28 | 24 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| Golf | 32 | 41 | 35 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.9L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 5-spd |
| Golf | 28 | 39 | 32 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.9L 4-cyl Turbo | Automatic (S5) |
| Golf | 21 | 28 | 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 | 29 | 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 |