I have a 1996 Golf GLIII with a 5-speed and I average about 35 mpg in the summer and 31 mpg in the winter (Minneapolis, Minnesota).
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf is 23 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2010 Volkswagen Golf is 22 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf is 23 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2006 Volkswagen Golf is 21 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf is 21 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf is 23 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf is 21 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf is 21 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2002 Volkswagen Golf is 21 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf is 23 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2004 Volkswagen Golf is 21 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway.