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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).

Most efficient year202133 MPG combined
Latest (2027)28 MPG$1,661/yr to fuel
First rated (1985)26 MPG$1,788/yr at today's prices
Model years rated43187 configurations

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

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / 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.

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