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2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG. That's down 5 MPG from the 2021 model. Among 54 midsize cars rated for 2022, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 24 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2022 #25 of 54 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3414.56.9
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 2022 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Tesla Model 3132 MPGe $688
  2. 2Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $762
  3. 3Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid119 MPGe + 52 MPG $815
  4. 4Nissan Leaf111 MPGe $821
  5. 5Toyota Prius56 MPG $830
  6. 25Volkswagen Golf/GTI28 MPG $1,661
  7. 54Audi RS Hybrid17 MPG $3,485
2022 Golf/GTIOther midsize carsClass median: $1,681/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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
GTI		 Gas 24 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch
GTI		 Gas 25 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
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 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
20 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
319 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid 73 MPGe + 29 MPG · $1,701/yr Golf/GTI saves $40/yr vs Hyundai Venue 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Venue saves $161/yr vs Nissan Kicks 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Kicks saves $252/yr vs MINI Clubman 29 MPG · $2,043/yr Golf/GTI saves $382/yr vs Dodge Challenger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Golf/GTI saves $361/yr vs Nissan Sentra 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Sentra saves $252/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI per year?

About $1,661 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.07 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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