Volkswagen · 2022–2027 · Gas
Volkswagen GLI MPG by year
The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Volkswagen GLI, from 2022 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2025, at 30 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 3% less efficient than the best 2022 model (29 vs. 30 MPG). The 2027 model is 9% less efficient than the median compact car that year (29 vs. 32 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- GLI, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every GLI model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 35 | 32 | — | 1 | $1,603 |
| 2026 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 35 | 29 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2025 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 29 |
26 / 36 | 29 | — | 2 | $1,550 |
| 2024 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 28 |
26 / 36 | 29.5 | — | 2 | $1,550 |
| 2023 | Gas | 30 MPG | 26 / 37 | 28.5 | — | 2 | $1,550 |
| 2022 | Gas | 30 MPG | 26 / 36 | 29 | — | 2 | $1,550 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen GLI year has the best fuel economy?
The 2022 Volkswagen GLI, rated up to 30 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,550 a year.
Which Volkswagen GLI year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2026 model, whose most efficient version is rated 29 MPG combined (about $1,603 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen GLI?
The 2027 Volkswagen GLI is rated up to 29 MPG combined.