What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Volkswagen GTI 16v?

EPA figures for the 1988 Volkswagen GTI 16v reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Volkswagen GTI 16v?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1988 Volkswagen GTI 16v. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

Volkswagen · 1988

1988 Volkswagen GTI 16v

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 92V050000

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.