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2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 27 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 24 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #27 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2611.19.0

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. 27Volkswagen Golf/GTI26 MPG $1,788
  7. 46Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2012 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $1,691/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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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Golf		 Gas 24 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
Golf		 Gas 23 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
GTI		 Gas 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,194
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
GTI		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Golf R		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi

2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Suzuki Kizashi 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Lancer 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Lancer saves $128/yr vs Scion tC 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr vs Buick Verano 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Golf/GTI saves $149/yr vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Corolla saves $185/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $238/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Golf/GTI saves $325/yr vs Chrysler 200 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Golf/GTI saves $149/yr vs MINI Countryman 30 MPG · $1,975/yr Golf/GTI saves $187/yr vs Honda Accord 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Accord saves $66/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $54/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

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

Up to 26 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 22 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

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

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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