Volkswagen GTI VR6 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen GTI VR6 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1995 to 1998. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1995) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (1995). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #45 of 60 (25th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1996 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #44 of 52 (16th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1997 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #39 of 46 (16th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1998 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #38 of 47 (20th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen GTI VR6 placed highest in 1998 at #38 of 47, and lowest in 1995 at #45 of 60. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1997 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1996 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
What GTI VR6 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1998 Volkswagen GTI VR6 burns 605 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1998 model year is $3,300 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 19 mpg the Volkswagen GTI VR6 is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $570 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volkswagen nameplates
Every Volkswagen model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.