Volkswagen · 1985–2027 · Gas
Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG by year
The EPA has rated 43 model years of the Volkswagen Golf/GTI, from 1985 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2021, at 33 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 8% more efficient than the best 1985 model (28 vs. 26 MPG). The 2027 model is 5% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (28 vs. 29.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Golf/GTI, 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 Golf/GTI model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 34 | 29.5 | — | 2 | $1,661 |
| 2026 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 32 | 30 | — | 2 | $1,722 |
| 2025 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 32 | 29 | — | 2 | $1,722 |
| 2024 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 33 | 29.5 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 2023 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 34 | 28.5 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 2022 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 34 | 27.5 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 2021 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 26 |
29 / 39 | 29 | — | 4 | $1,409 |
| 2020 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
29 / 35 | 29.5 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2019 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 24 |
29 / 37 | 30 | — | 11 | $1,453 |
| 2018 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 24 |
25 / 34 | 29 | — | 10 | $1,603 |
| 2017 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 35 | 29 | — | 10 | $1,603 |
| 2016 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 35 | 29 | — | 8 | $1,603 |
| 2015 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 36 | 29 | — | 7 | $1,603 |
| 2014 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 25 |
23 / 30 | 30 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2013 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
24 / 31 | 28.5 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 2012 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
24 / 31 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 2011 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 31 | 26 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 2010 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 25 |
23 / 30 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2009 | Gas | 25 MPG | 21 / 31 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,370 |
| 2008 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,370 |
| 2007 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,370 |
| 2006 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 27 | 23.5 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 2005 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 24.5 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2004 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2003 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 2002 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,938 |
| 2001 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2000 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 1999 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 1997 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 1996 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 28 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 1995 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 1994 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 29 | 23.5 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 1993 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 1992 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1991 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1990 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1989 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 31 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1988 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 30 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1987 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 31 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 1986 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 31 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 1985 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 31 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Golf/GTI year has the best fuel economy?
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI, rated up to 33 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,409 a year.
Which Volkswagen Golf/GTI year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2007 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $2,370 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
The 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is rated up to 28 MPG combined.