2017 · Compact Car · Electric
2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV range & efficiency
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 119 MPGe combined (28.4 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 125 miles. That's up 3 MPGe from the 2016 model. Among 50 compact cars rated for 2017, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $767 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV uses 28.4 kWh per 100 miles (17.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 119 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 119 MPGe |
| Energy use | 28.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 17.6 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.52 |
How it ranks among 2017 Compact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
Golf/GTI EV MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (100 kW) · Single-speed e-Golf |
Electric | 126 MPGe | 111 MPGe | 119 MPGe | 125 mi | $767 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (100 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Electricity use
- 28.4 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 5.3 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 91 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 17 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV?
The EPA rates the 2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV at up to 125 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV?
Up to 119 MPGe combined, which is 28.4 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV?
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV uses 28.4 kWh per 100 miles (17.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 119 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV?
Charging from empty to its full 125-mile EPA range draws about 36 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $6 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV per year?
About $767 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.11 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.