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2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2024 model. Among 26 compact cars rated for 2025, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2025 #12 of 26 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3213.67.4
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 2025 Compact Cars

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  1. 1BMW i4116 MPGe $788
  2. 2BMW i5105 MPGe $869
  3. 3Toyota Corolla Hybrid50 MPG $930
  4. 4Porsche Taycan93 MPGe $977
  5. 5Lexus UX Hybrid43 MPG $1,081
  6. 12Volkswagen Golf/GTI27 MPG $1,722
  7. 26Toyota Mirai74 MPGe $7,297
2025 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $1,943/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 · 7-speed dual-clutch
GTI
Gas 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch
Golf R
Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
7-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
326 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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