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Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG EV

EPA fuel economy for 241 Volkswagen Golf/GTI trims sold from 1985 to 2026. Best ever: 119 MPG (2019 e-Golf). Latest model year 2026: 25 to 27 MPG combined across 2 trims.

119best combined MPG (2019)
126 / 111city / highway of the best trim
19lowest combined MPG (1999)
42model years rated
$2,310a year to fuel, cheapest 2026 trim at EPA prices

Volkswagen Golf/GTI fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.16 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI to fuel is the GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (27 MPG) at $2,310 a year. The Golf R, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) costs $3,100, so the thriftier trim saves $790 a year and $3,950 over five years.

2026 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular27$2,310cheapest
Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium25$3,100+$780

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
2026272432GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AM-S7)2
2025272432GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AM-S7)2
2024272433GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AM-S7)4
2023282434GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AM-S7)4
2022282434GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd4
2021332939Golf, 1.4 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd4
2020322935Golf, 1.4 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8)4
2019119126111e-Golf, Electric, 125 mi range, Auto (A1)13
2018119126111e-Golf, Electric, 125 mi range, Auto (A1)13
2017119126111e-Golf, Electric, 125 mi range, Auto (A1)13
2016116126105e-Golf, Electric, 83 mi range, Auto (A1)9
2015116126105e-Golf, Electric, 83 mi range, Auto (A1)12
2014322937Golf, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Auto (AM-S6)5
2013322937Golf, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Auto (AM-S6)7
2012322937Golf, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Auto (S6)7
2011322937Golf, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Auto (S6)6
2010322939Golf, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 6-spd6
2009252131GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd2
2008252229GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6)2
2007252229GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6)2
2006343140Golf, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd8
2005353241Golf, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd7
2004363242Golf, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd7
2003383544Golf, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd8
2002383544Golf, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd9
2001383544Golf, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd9
2000383544Golf, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd11
1999383544New Golf, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd12
1998242128Golf/GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd3
1997373344Golf/GTI, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd4
1996383444Golf/GTI, 1.9 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd4
1995242129Golf III, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd3
1994242129Golf III, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd2
1993242129Golf III / GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd3
1992252229Golf/GTI, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd3
1991252229Golf/GTI, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd3
1990252229Golf/GTI, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd3
1989343139Golf, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd4
1988252230Golf, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd3
1987333137Golf, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd6
1986353140Golf, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd4
1985353141Golf/GTI, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd4

Every Volkswagen Golf/GTI trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
2026GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243227326$2,310
2026Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium223125349$3,100
2025GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243227326$2,310
2025Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium223125349$3,100
2024GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243327323$2,310
2024GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular233427327$2,310
2024Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium223125349$3,100
2024Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium202823382$3,370
2023GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243428319$2,230
2023GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular233227330$2,310
2023Golf-R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium233026343$2,980
2023Golf-R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium202823382$3,370
2022GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular243428319$2,230
2022GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM7)FWDRegular253428312$2,230
2022Golf-R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM7)AWDPremium233026343$2,980
2022Golf-R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium202823382$3,370
2021Golf1.4 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular293933267$1,890
2021Golf1.4 L, 4 cylAuto (S8)FWDRegular293632279$1,950
2021GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243227324$2,310
2021GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular233026343$2,400
2020Golf1.4 L, 4 cylAuto (S8)FWDRegular293532280$1,950
2020Golf1.4 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular283631285$2,010
2020GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular243227326$2,310
2020GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243227327$2,310
2019e-GolfElectric, 125 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126111119$640
2019Golf1.4 L, 4 cylAuto (S8)FWDRegular293732276$1,950
2019Golf1.4 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular293732274$1,950
2019Golf SportWagen1.4 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular293732274$1,950
2019Golf SportWagen1.4 L, 4 cylAuto (S8)FWDRegular273631287$2,010
2019GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular243227326$2,310
2019GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular253127325$2,310
2019Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium233026343$2,980
2019Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular223025354$2,500
2019Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular223125351$2,500
2019Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular213024362$2,600
2019Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium212924373$3,230
2019Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular222924361$2,600
2018e-GolfElectric, 125 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126111119$640
2018Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253429309$2,150
2018Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253429310$2,150
2018GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular253328320$2,230
2018Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243328320$2,230
2018Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243328320$2,230
2018GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDRegular243227322$2,310
2018Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular223025354$2,500
2018Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium222925354$3,100
2018Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular223125351$2,500
2018Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular213024362$2,600
2018Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium212924366$3,230
2018Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular222924361$2,600
2017e-GolfElectric, 125 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126111119$640
2017Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253529309$2,150
2017Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629305$2,150
2017Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253429309$2,150
2017GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular243428319$2,230
2017Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253528313$2,230
2017GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDRegular243227325$2,310
2017Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular223226347$2,400
2017Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular223226347$2,400
2017Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular223025354$2,500
2017Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDPremium233025347$3,100
2017Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium223125354$3,100
2017Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular223025354$2,500
2016e-GolfElectric, 83 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126105116$660
2016Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253529309$2,150
2016Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629305$2,150
2016Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253429310$2,150
2016GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDRegular253328319$2,230
2016GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular253428311$2,230
2016Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253528313$2,230
2016Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDPremium233025347$3,100
2016Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium223125354$3,100
2015e-GolfElectric, 83 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126105116$660
2015Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (AM-S6)FWDDiesel314135292$2,560
2015Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel304335292$2,560
2015Golf SportWagen2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (AM-S6)FWDDiesel314035295$2,560
2015Golf SportWagen2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel304235294$2,560
2015Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629305$2,150
2015Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253529309$2,150
2015Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253429310$2,150
2015GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDPremium253328319$2,760
2015GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium253428311$2,760
2015Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253528313$2,230
2015Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDPremium233026343$2,980
2014Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (AM-S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,800
2014Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,800
2014GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDPremium243227333$2,870
2014Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular233026342$2,400
2014GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125361$3,100
2013Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (AM-S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,800
2013Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,800
2013GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDPremium243327331$2,870
2013Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243126334$2,400
2013Golf2.5 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326335$2,400
2013GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125358$3,100
2013Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium192722401$3,520
2012Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,800
2012Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,800
2012GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium243327329$2,870
2012Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243126342$2,400
2012Golf2.5 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326342$2,400
2012GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125355$3,100
2012Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium192722404$3,520
2011Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,800
2011Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,800
2011GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium243327329$2,870
2011Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243127329$2,310
2011Golf2.5 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326342$2,400
2011GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125355$3,100
2010Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,800
2010Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,800
2010GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium243227329$2,870
2010Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular233026342$2,400
2010GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125355$3,100
2010Golf2.5 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,500
2009GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125355$3,100
2009GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium222925355$3,100
2008GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium222925355$3,100
2008GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium202924370$3,230
2007GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium222925355$3,100
2007GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium212924370$3,230
2006Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel314034299$2,640
2006Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S5)FWDDiesel284032318$2,800
2006GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium222925355$3,100
2006GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212924370$3,230
2006GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium212924370$3,230
2006Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212724370$2,600
2006Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
2006GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,520
2005Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel324135291$2,560
2005Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S5)FWDDiesel283932318$2,800
2005GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212924370$3,230
2005Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
2005Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
2005GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,520
2005GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192722404$3,520
2004Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel324236283$2,490
2004Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S5)FWDDiesel283932318$2,800
2004GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,230
2004Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
2004Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
2004GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,520
2004GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192722404$3,520
2003Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,360
2003Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,720
2003GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,230
2003Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
2003GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium202823386$3,370
2003Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202723386$2,710
2003GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192722404$3,520
2003GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,520
2002Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,360
2002Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,720
2002GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,230
2002Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
2002GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium202823386$3,370
2002Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202723386$2,710
2002GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular192722404$2,840
2002GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,520
2002GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
2001Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,360
2001Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,720
2001GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium222824370$3,230
2001Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium222824370$3,230
2001Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
2001GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium202622404$3,520
2001Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium202622404$3,520
2001Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
2001GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
2000Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,360
2000Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,720
2000GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,230
2000GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
2000Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,230
2000Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
2000GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium192622404$3,520
2000GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
2000Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium192622404$3,520
2000Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
2000GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
1999New Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,360
1999New Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,720
1999GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1999Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
1999New GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
1999New Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
1999GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1999Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1999New GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
1999New Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
1999New GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
1999GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,280
1998Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
1998Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1998GTI VR62.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,280
1997Golf/GTI1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel334437275$2,420
1997Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1997Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1997GTI VR62.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172319468$3,280
1996Golf/GTI1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel344438268$2,360
1996Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular202823386$2,710
1996Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1996GTI VR62.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,280
1995Golf III2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1995Golf III2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
1995GTI VR62.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172319468$3,280
1994Golf III2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1994Golf III2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
1993Golf III / GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1993Golf III / GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192722404$2,840
1993Golf III / GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
1992Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1992Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1992GTI 16v2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
1991Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1991Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1991GTI 16v2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1990Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1990Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1990GTI 16v2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1989Golf1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel313934299$2,640
1989Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,500
1989GTI 16v1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1989Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
1988Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,500
1988Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1988GTI 16v1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1987Golf1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel313733308$2,720
1987Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233126342$2,400
1987GTI/Golf GT1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular232825355$2,500
1987GTI 16v1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1987GTI/Golf GT1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212422404$2,840
1987Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212522404$2,840
1986Golf1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel314035291$2,560
1986Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233126342$2,400
1986GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular232925355$2,500
1986Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212522404$2,840
1985Golf/GTI1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel314135291$2,560
1985Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233126342$2,400
1985Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular232925355$2,500
1985Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212523386$2,710

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The most efficient Volkswagen Golf/GTI the EPA has rated is the 2019 e-Golf at 119 MPG combined (126 city, 111 highway).

What MPG does the 2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI get?

2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI trims range from 25 to 27 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Volkswagen Golf/GTI has the worst fuel economy?

The 1999 GTI is the lowest rated at 19 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Volkswagen Golf/GTI for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.16 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI to fuel is the GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (27 MPG) at $2,310 a year. The Golf R, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) costs $3,100, so the thriftier trim saves $790 a year and $3,950 over five years.

More from Volkswagen: every Volkswagen model. Fuel types on this model: Diesel, Electricity, Premium, Regular. EPA classes: Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Small Station Wagons.