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2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway) on diesel. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,734 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 29 MPG city · 37 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,734 15,000 mi/yr · $11.56 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #25 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2912.38.1
Highway3715.76.4
Combined3213.67.4

How it ranks among 2012 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
  2. 2Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
  4. 4Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  5. 5Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  6. 25Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel32 MPG $1,734
  7. 46Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2012 Golf/GTI DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,691/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Golf/GTI Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Golf		 Diesel 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,734
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Golf		 Diesel 29 MPG 39 MPG 32 MPG — $1,734

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
318 g/mi

2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Lancer 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Lancer saves $74/yr vs Suzuki Kizashi 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $54/yr vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Corolla saves $131/yr vs Scion tC 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $126/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $184/yr vs Suzuki SX4 28 MPG · $1,661/yr SX4 saves $74/yr vs Buick Verano 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $203/yr vs Chrysler 200 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $203/yr vs Honda Accord 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Accord saves $12/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $54/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel?

Up to 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel?

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel per year?

About $1,734 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $11.56 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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