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Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG EV

EPA fuel economy for 243 Volkswagen Golf/GTI trims sold from 1985 to 2027. Best ever: 119 MPG (2019 e-Golf). Latest model year 2027: 26 to 28 MPG combined across 2 trims.

119best combined MPG (2019)
126 / 111city / highway of the best trim
19lowest combined MPG (1999)
43model years rated
$2,400a year to fuel, cheapest 2027 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 $4.48 a gallon for regular, $5.49 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI to fuel is the Golf GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (28 MPG) at $2,400 a year. The Golf R, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) costs $3,170, so the thriftier trim saves $770 a year and $3,850 over five years.

2027 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Golf GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular28$2,400cheapest
Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium26$3,170+$770

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
2027282534Golf GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AM-S7)2
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
2027Golf GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular253428317$2,400
2027Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium233126347$3,170
2026GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243227326$2,490
2026Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium223125349$3,290
2025GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243227326$2,490
2025Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium223125349$3,290
2024GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243327323$2,490
2024GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular233427327$2,490
2024Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium223125349$3,290
2024Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium202823382$3,580
2023GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243428319$2,400
2023GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular233227330$2,490
2023Golf-R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium233026343$3,170
2023Golf-R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium202823382$3,580
2022GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular243428319$2,400
2022GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM7)FWDRegular253428312$2,400
2022Golf-R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM7)AWDPremium233026343$3,170
2022Golf-R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium202823382$3,580
2021Golf1.4 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular293933267$2,040
2021Golf1.4 L, 4 cylAuto (S8)FWDRegular293632279$2,100
2021GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243227324$2,490
2021GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular233026343$2,580
2020Golf1.4 L, 4 cylAuto (S8)FWDRegular293532280$2,100
2020Golf1.4 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular283631285$2,170
2020GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular243227326$2,490
2020GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular243227327$2,490
2019e-GolfElectric, 125 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126111119$640
2019Golf1.4 L, 4 cylAuto (S8)FWDRegular293732276$2,100
2019Golf1.4 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular293732274$2,100
2019Golf SportWagen1.4 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular293732274$2,100
2019Golf SportWagen1.4 L, 4 cylAuto (S8)FWDRegular273631287$2,170
2019GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular243227326$2,490
2019GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)FWDRegular253127325$2,490
2019Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium233026343$3,170
2019Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular223025354$2,690
2019Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular223125351$2,690
2019Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular213024362$2,800
2019Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium212924373$3,430
2019Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular222924361$2,800
2018e-GolfElectric, 125 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126111119$640
2018Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253429309$2,320
2018Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253429310$2,320
2018GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular253328320$2,400
2018Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243328320$2,400
2018Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243328320$2,400
2018GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDRegular243227322$2,490
2018Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular223025354$2,690
2018Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S7)AWDPremium222925354$3,290
2018Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular223125351$2,690
2018Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular213024362$2,800
2018Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium212924366$3,430
2018Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular222924361$2,800
2017e-GolfElectric, 125 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126111119$640
2017Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253529309$2,320
2017Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629305$2,320
2017Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253429309$2,320
2017GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular243428319$2,400
2017Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253528313$2,400
2017GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDRegular243227325$2,490
2017Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular223226347$2,580
2017Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDRegular223226347$2,580
2017Golf Alltrack1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular223025354$2,690
2017Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDPremium233025347$3,290
2017Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium223125354$3,290
2017Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDRegular223025354$2,690
2016e-GolfElectric, 83 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126105116$660
2016Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253529309$2,320
2016Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629305$2,320
2016Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253429310$2,320
2016GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDRegular253328319$2,400
2016GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular253428311$2,400
2016Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253528313$2,400
2016Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDPremium233025347$3,290
2016Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium223125354$3,290
2015e-GolfElectric, 83 mi rangeAuto (A1)FWDElectricity126105116$660
2015Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (AM-S6)FWDDiesel314135292$2,730
2015Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel304335292$2,730
2015Golf SportWagen2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (AM-S6)FWDDiesel314035295$2,730
2015Golf SportWagen2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel304235294$2,730
2015Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253629305$2,320
2015Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253529309$2,320
2015Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular253429310$2,320
2015GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDPremium253328319$2,940
2015GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium253428311$2,940
2015Golf SportWagen1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular253528313$2,400
2015Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)AWDPremium233026343$3,170
2014Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (AM-S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,990
2014Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,990
2014GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDPremium243227333$3,050
2014Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular233026342$2,580
2014GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125361$3,290
2013Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (AM-S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,990
2013Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,990
2013GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (AM-S6)FWDPremium243327331$3,050
2013Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243126334$2,580
2013Golf2.5 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326335$2,580
2013GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125358$3,290
2013Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium192722401$3,740
2012Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,990
2012Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,990
2012GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium243327329$3,050
2012Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243126342$2,580
2012Golf2.5 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326342$2,580
2012GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125355$3,290
2012Golf R2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdAWDPremium192722404$3,740
2011Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,990
2011Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,990
2011GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium243327329$3,050
2011Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular243127329$2,490
2011Golf2.5 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326342$2,580
2011GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125355$3,290
2010Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 6-spdFWDDiesel293932315$2,990
2010Golf2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S6)FWDDiesel293732318$2,990
2010GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium243227329$3,050
2010Golf2.5 L, 5 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular233026342$2,580
2010GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125355$3,290
2010Golf2.5 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,690
2009GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium213125355$3,290
2009GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium222925355$3,290
2008GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium222925355$3,290
2008GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium202924370$3,430
2007GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium222925355$3,290
2007GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium212924370$3,430
2006Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel314034299$2,810
2006Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S5)FWDDiesel284032318$2,990
2006GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium222925355$3,290
2006GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212924370$3,430
2006GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium212924370$3,430
2006Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212724370$2,800
2006Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
2006GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,740
2005Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel324135291$2,730
2005Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S5)FWDDiesel283932318$2,990
2005GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212924370$3,430
2005Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
2005Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
2005GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,740
2005GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192722404$3,740
2004Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel324236283$2,660
2004Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto (S5)FWDDiesel283932318$2,990
2004GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,430
2004Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
2004Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
2004GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,740
2004GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192722404$3,740
2003Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,520
2003Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,900
2003GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,430
2003Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
2003GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium202823386$3,580
2003Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202723386$2,920
2003GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium192722404$3,740
2003GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,740
2002Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,520
2002Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,900
2002GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,430
2002Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
2002GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium202823386$3,580
2002Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202723386$2,920
2002GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular192722404$3,050
2002GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDPremium192722404$3,740
2002GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$3,200
2001Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,520
2001Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,900
2001GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium222824370$3,430
2001Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium222824370$3,430
2001Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
2001GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium202622404$3,740
2001Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium202622404$3,740
2001Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202622404$3,050
2001GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$3,200
2000Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,520
2000Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,900
2000GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,430
2000GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
2000Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium212824370$3,430
2000Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
2000GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium192622404$3,740
2000GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
2000Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDPremium192622404$3,740
2000Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
2000GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$3,200
1999New Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel354438268$2,520
1999New Golf1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 4-spdFWDDiesel294033308$2,900
1999GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
1999Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
1999New GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
1999New Golf2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
1999GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
1999Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
1999New GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202622404$3,050
1999New Golf2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202622404$3,050
1999New GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$3,200
1999GTI2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,540
1998Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,800
1998Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
1998GTI VR62.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,540
1997Golf/GTI1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel334437275$2,590
1997Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
1997Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
1997GTI VR62.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172319468$3,540
1996Golf/GTI1.9 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel344438268$2,520
1996Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular202823386$2,920
1996Golf/GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
1996GTI VR62.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,540
1995Golf III2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
1995Golf III2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202622404$3,050
1995GTI VR62.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172319468$3,540
1994Golf III2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
1994Golf III2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182621423$3,200
1993Golf III / GTI2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
1993Golf III / GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192722404$3,050
1993Golf III / GTI2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182621423$3,200
1992Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,690
1992Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,920
1992GTI 16v2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182621423$3,200
1991Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,690
1991Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,920
1991GTI 16v2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
1990Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,690
1990Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,920
1990GTI 16v2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
1989Golf1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel313934299$2,810
1989Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,690
1989GTI 16v1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
1989Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$3,050
1988Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,690
1988Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,920
1988GTI 16v1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192622404$3,050
1987Golf1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel313733308$2,900
1987Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233126342$2,580
1987GTI/Golf GT1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular232825355$2,690
1987GTI 16v1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,920
1987GTI/Golf GT1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212422404$3,050
1987Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212522404$3,050
1986Golf1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel314035291$2,730
1986Golf1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233126342$2,580
1986GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular232925355$2,690
1986Golf1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212522404$3,050
1985Golf/GTI1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel314135291$2,730
1985Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233126342$2,580
1985Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular232925355$2,690
1985Golf/GTI1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212523386$2,920

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 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI get?

2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI trims range from 26 to 28 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 $4.48 a gallon for regular, $5.49 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI to fuel is the Golf GTI, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (28 MPG) at $2,400 a year. The Golf R, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) costs $3,170, so the thriftier trim saves $770 a year and $3,850 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.