Volkswagen fuel economy
36 EPA-rated Volkswagen model lines from 1984 to 2027. Open one to see its MPG history, or pick a year to see the whole Volkswagen lineup.
Volkswagen vs the industry
Median combined MPG of gas & hybrid model lines- Volkswagen median
- Industry median
Show data table
| Year | Volkswagen median MPG | Industry median MPG |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 26.5 | 21 |
| 1985 | 26 | 21 |
| 1986 | 25.5 | 20 |
| 1987 | 24 | 20 |
| 1988 | 23 | 20 |
| 1989 | 25 | 19 |
| 1990 | 24.5 | 19 |
| 1991 | 25 | 18 |
| 1992 | 25 | 19 |
| 1993 | 23 | 19 |
| 1994 | 19 | 19 |
| 1995 | 24 | 19 |
| 1996 | 23 | 19.5 |
| 1997 | 24 | 19 |
| 1998 | 24 | 20 |
| 1999 | 24 | 20 |
| 2000 | 24 | 20 |
| 2001 | 24 | 20 |
| 2002 | 24 | 20 |
| 2003 | 24 | 19 |
| 2004 | 24 | 19 |
| 2005 | 24 | 19 |
| 2006 | 23 | 19 |
| 2007 | 22.5 | 19 |
| 2008 | 24 | 19 |
| 2009 | 23.5 | 20 |
| 2010 | 25 | 21 |
| 2011 | 25 | 21 |
| 2012 | 25 | 22 |
| 2013 | 25.5 | 23 |
| 2014 | 26.5 | 23 |
| 2015 | 28 | 24 |
| 2016 | 26.5 | 24 |
| 2017 | 27 | 24 |
| 2018 | 29 | 24 |
| 2019 | 29 | 24 |
| 2020 | 26 | 24 |
| 2021 | 26.5 | 24 |
| 2022 | 28 | 24 |
| 2023 | 28 | 24 |
| 2024 | 27 | 24 |
| 2025 | 29.5 | 24 |
| 2026 | 29 | 24 |
| 2027 | 29 | 23 |
Volkswagen lineup by year
| Model | Years | Type | Latest combined | Latest fuel / yr | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 2018–2027 | Gas | 25 MPG | $1,860 | 2027 |
| GLI | 2022–2027 | Gas | 29 MPG | $1,603 | 2027 |
| Golf/GTI | 1985–2027 | Gas | 28 MPG | $1,661 | 2027 |
| ID. Buzz | 2025–2027 | Electric | 87 MPGe | $1,050 | 2027 |
| Jetta | 1984–2027 | Gas | 34 MPG | $1,368 | 2027 |
| Taos | 2022–2027 | Gas | 30 MPG | $1,550 | 2027 |
| Tiguan | 2009–2027 | Gas | 29 MPG | $1,603 | 2027 |
| ID.4 | 2021–2026 | Electric | 113 MPGe | $805 | 2026 |
| Arteon | 2019–2024 | Gas | 25 MPG | $2,370 | 2024 |
| Passat | 1990–2022 | Gas | 28 MPG | $1,661 | 2022 |
| Beetle | 1998–2019 | Gas | 29 MPG | $1,603 | 2019 |
| Golf/GTI EV | 2015–2019 | Electric | 119 MPGe | $767 | 2019 |
| CC | 2009–2017 | Gas | 20 MPG | $2,325 | 2017 |
| Touareg | 2004–2017 | Gas | 19 MPG | $2,447 | 2017 |
| Eos | 2007–2016 | Gas | 25 MPG | $2,370 | 2016 |
| Jetta Hybrid | 2013–2016 | Hybrid | 44 MPG | $1,347 | 2016 |
| Touareg Diesel | 2004–2016 | Diesel | 24 MPG | $2,312 | 2016 |
| Beetle Diesel | 1998–2015 | Diesel | 34 MPG | $1,632 | 2015 |
| Golf/GTI Diesel | 1985–2015 | Diesel | 35 MPG | $1,586 | 2015 |
| Jetta Diesel | 1984–2015 | Diesel | 35 MPG | $1,586 | 2015 |
| Passat Diesel | 1996–2015 | Diesel | 34 MPG | $1,632 | 2015 |
| Touareg Hybrid | 2011–2015 | Hybrid | 21 MPG | $2,821 | 2015 |
| Routan | 2009–2014 | Flex-fuel | 20 MPG | $2,325 | 2014 |
| Rabbit | 1984–2009 | Gas | 24 MPG | $1,938 | 2009 |
| R32 | 2004–2008 | Gas | 20 MPG | $2,962 | 2008 |
| Phaeton | 2004–2006 | Gas | 16 MPG | $3,703 | 2006 |
| Eurovan | 1993–2003 | Gas | 16 MPG | $3,703 | 2003 |
| Cabrio | 1995–2002 | Gas | 24 MPG | $1,938 | 2002 |
| Corrado | 1990–1994 | Gas | 19 MPG | $2,447 | 1994 |
| Cabriolet | 1985–1993 | Gas | 24 MPG | $1,938 | 1993 |
| Fox | 1987–1993 | Gas | 25 MPG | $1,860 | 1993 |
| Vanagon | 1984–1991 | Gas | 17 MPG | $2,735 | 1991 |
| Quantum | 1984–1988 | Gas | 19 MPG | $2,447 | 1988 |
| Scirocco | 1984–1988 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,114 | 1988 |
| Quantum Diesel | 1984–1985 | Diesel | 31 MPG | $1,790 | 1985 |
| Rabbit Diesel | 1984 | Diesel | 38 MPG | $1,461 | 1984 |