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2002 Volkswagen Golf fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2002 Volkswagen Golf. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 38 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 35 city / 44 highway.

At a glance

Combined
23 to 38 MPG depending on version
City and highway
35 and 44 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,500 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Golf
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.9L Front-Wheel Drive 354438 MPG $2,500
Golf
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 1.9L Front-Wheel Drive 294033 MPG $2,900
Golf
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 212824 MPG $2,800
Golf
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 202723 MPG $2,900
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,500 per year in fuel, versus $2,900 for the least efficient.

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