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2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 33 compact cars rated for 2009, it ranks 23rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,370 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 21 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,370 15,000 mi/yr · $15.80 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #23 of 33 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2009 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Kia Rio30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Ford Focus28 MPG $1,661
  6. 23Volkswagen Golf/GTI25 MPG $2,370
  7. 33Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386
2009 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Golf/GTI MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
GTI		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
GTI		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Dodge Challenger 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Challenger saves $45/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $256/yr vs Honda Accord 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Accord saves $510/yr vs Mitsubishi Lancer 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Lancer saves $510/yr vs Pontiac G6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr G6 saves $582/yr vs Volkswagen CC 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway).

What fuel does the 2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The 2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Volkswagen Golf/GTI per year?

About $2,370 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $15.80 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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