2002 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2002 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (21–38 MPG combined) across 9 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.9 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 4-cyl, 1.8 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
- Fuel type
- Diesel, Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 21–38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,500–$3,750
- Configurations
- 9
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.9 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 29–35 | 40–44 | 33–38 | $2,500–$2,900 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 19–21 | 27–28 | 22–24 | $3,400–$3,750 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20–21 | 27–28 | 23–24 | $2,800–$2,900 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18–19 | 26–27 | 21–22 | $3,050–$3,200 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 | $2,900 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 35 | 44 | 38 | $2,500 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2002 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
According to EPA data, the 2002 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is rated at 21–38 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2002 Volkswagen Golf/GTI have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2002 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?
It is offered with Diesel, Regular Gasoline, and Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2002 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,500 to $3,750.