1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6.

The 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 gets up to 17 miles per gallon in the city, and 23 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 is 19 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 is $3,300 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 Consume?

The 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 will consume roughly 16 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6.

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 23
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Volkswagen Models from 1997

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Disclaimer

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