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2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 32 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 2018 model. Among 43 compact cars rated for 2019, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,453 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 29 MPG city · 37 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,453 15,000 mi/yr · $9.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2019 #12 of 43 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2912.38.1
Highway3715.76.4
Combined3213.67.4

How it ranks among 2019 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV119 MPGe $767
  2. 2Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $901
  3. 3Toyota Prius c46 MPG $1,011
  4. 4Lexus UX Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  5. 5Mitsubishi Mirage39 MPG $1,192
  6. 12Volkswagen Golf/GTI32 MPG $1,453
  7. 43Rolls-Royce Dawn14 MPG $4,232
2019 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/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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11 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
Golf
Gas 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Golf
Gas 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
Golf SportWagen
Gas 27 MPG 36 MPG 31 MPG — $1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
GTI
Gas 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch
GTI
Gas 25 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch
Golf Alltrack
Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Golf SportWagen 4motion
Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch
Golf SportWagen 4motion
Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Golf Alltrack
Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch
Golf R
Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,279
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Golf R
Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.4L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
276 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
7/10

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Same year, other powertrains: 2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV (119 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway); ratings range from 24 to 32 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI per year?

About $1,453 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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