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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan fuel consumption

Of all Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan modifications produced from 2014 to 2019 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 30% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 28% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 32% higher. Starting from 2014 Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 2017 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersVolkswagen Golf SportsvanAll carmakersVolkswagen Golf Sportsvan
2014+26%+27% +30%+40%
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2015+27%+27% +33%+40%
2016+28%+27% +36%+40%
2017+28%+27% +36%+33%
2018+27%+29% +36%+24%
2019+25%+29% +33%+24%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan.

2017 - 2019

Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines39.5 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines36.0 MPG
6.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+29%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines52.7 MPG
4.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines42.5 MPG
5.5 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+24%

Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

As indicated by the advertised fuel consumption, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox.
According to user reports of real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 6% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan with 1.5 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 131 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 1.0 TSI 85 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 1.0 TSI 110 HP manual 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 1.0 TSI 110 HP automatic 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km+28%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2018 1.0 TSI 116 HP manual 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2018 1.0 TSI 116 HP automatic 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
1.5 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 131 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 131 HP automatic 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km+24%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 150 HP automatic 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+35%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 1.6 TDI SCR 116 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km+21%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 1.6 TDI SCR 116 HP automatic 53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km
42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km+25%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 R 2.0 TSI 288 HP 4x4 manual 23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 R 2.0 TSI 288 HP 4x4 automatic 25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 2.0 TDI SCR 150 HP automatic 50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km
39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km+26%
2014 - 2017

Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines45.1 MPG
5.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+27%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines56.7 MPG
4.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines40.7 MPG
5.8 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+40%

Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
According to user reports of real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan fuel economy is significantly above average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 TSI 125 Hp 125 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan with 1.4 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 TSI 125 Hp Automatic 125 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.2 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.2 TSI 86 Hp 86 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km+29%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.2 TSI 110 Hp 110 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+22%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.2 TSI 110 Hp Automatic 110 HP automatic 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+30%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 TSI 125 Hp 125 HP manual 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+20%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 TSI 125 Hp Automatic 125 HP automatic 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+31%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 TSI 150 Hp 150 HP manual 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+22%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 TSI 150 Hp Automatic 150 HP automatic 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+33%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.6 TDI 110 HP manual 65.3 MPG
3.6 l/100km
43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km+50%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.6 TDI Automatic 110 HP automatic 58.8 MPG
4.0 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+45%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 2.0 TDI 150 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+33%
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 2.0 TDI Automatic 150 HP automatic 50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+32%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.