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2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 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. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 49 compact cars rated for 2013, it ranks 28th 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, 2013 #28 of 49 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2013 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 2013 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. 28Volkswagen Golf/GTI26 MPG $1,788
  7. 49Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2013 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $1,734/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 dual-clutch
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
334 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
7/10

2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Suzuki Kizashi 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr 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 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Golf/GTI saves $233/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: 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The 2013 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 2013 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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