# Volkswagen cars

Every Volkswagen car sold in the US, with the official EPA figures.

- **Models:** 3
- **Hybrid options:** 0
- **Electric options:** 0

## Quick answer

Volkswagen sells 3 cars in the US for 2026: GLI, Jetta and Golf/GTI. The most fuel-efficient is the Jetta at up to 34 mpg combined.

## Every Volkswagen car compared

| Model | Size class | Powertrains | Drive | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | Years |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [GLI](/vehicles/volkswagen-gli) | Compact car | Gas | FWD | 29 mpg | $2,300 | 2022-present |
| [Jetta](/vehicles/volkswagen-jetta) | Compact car | Gas | FWD | 33-34 mpg | $1,950-$2,050 | 2015-present |
| [Golf/GTI](/vehicles/volkswagen-golf-gti) | Midsize car | Gas | AWD, FWD | 25-28 mpg | $2,400-$3,300 | 2015-present |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Models, size classes, powertrains, drivetrains, mpg and range from the EPA/DOE fueleconomy.gov dataset (model years 2021-2027). Heavy-duty pickups are exempt from EPA labels and are listed by hand.

## Volkswagen cars, model by model

**[GLI](/vehicles/volkswagen-gli).** The 2027 GLI is a compact car offered with 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, in FWD. Its most efficient version is rated 26 mpg city and 35 highway (29 combined). EPA puts its annual fuel cost at $2,300. It has been in the EPA data since 2022.

**[Jetta](/vehicles/volkswagen-jetta).** The 2027 Jetta is a compact car offered with 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, in FWD. Its most efficient version is rated 29 mpg city and 40 highway (34 combined). EPA puts its annual fuel cost at $1,950-$2,050. It has been in the EPA data since 2015.

**[Golf/GTI](/vehicles/volkswagen-golf-gti).** The 2027 Golf/GTI is a midsize car offered with 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, in AWD or FWD. Its most efficient version is rated 25 mpg city and 34 highway (28 combined). EPA puts its annual fuel cost at $2,400-$3,300. It has been in the EPA data since 2015.

## Which Volkswagen car is cheapest to run?

1. **Jetta:** $1,950-$2,050 a year in fuel (33-34 mpg)
2. **GLI:** $2,300 a year in fuel (29 mpg)
3. **Golf/GTI:** $2,400-$3,300 a year in fuel (25-28 mpg)

EPA annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway, at national average fuel and electricity prices.

## Volkswagen cars from smallest to largest

1. **Compact car:** GLI, Jetta
2. **Midsize car:** Golf/GTI

## Recently discontinued Volkswagen cars

| Model | Size class | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Years |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Arteon](/vehicles/volkswagen-arteon) | Large car | Gas | 25 mpg | 2019-2024 |
| [Passat](/vehicles/volkswagen-passat) | Midsize car | Gas | 28 mpg | 2015-2022 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many cars does Volkswagen make?

Volkswagen sells 3 cars in the US for the 2026 model year: GLI, Jetta and Golf/GTI. Recently discontinued: Arteon (last 2024) and Passat (last 2022).

### What is the most fuel-efficient Volkswagen car?

The Volkswagen Jetta has the highest EPA rating in the 2026 lineup, up to 34 mpg combined. Ratings depend on engine and drivetrain.

### Does Volkswagen make a hybrid car?

Not for the 2026 model year, according to the EPA data. Every Volkswagen car in the current lineup is gas-powered.

### Does Volkswagen make an electric car?

Not for the 2026 model year, according to the EPA data.

### Which Volkswagen car is cheapest to run?

The Volkswagen Jetta, with an EPA annual fuel cost from $1,950, based on 15,000 miles a year at national average prices. Hybrid versions usually cost the least to fuel; check the table for each version.

### Which Volkswagen cars have all-wheel drive?

1 of 3 current Volkswagen cars offer all- or four-wheel drive: Golf/GTI. AWD usually costs 1-3 mpg against the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine.

### What is the smallest Volkswagen car?

By EPA size class, the smallest current Volkswagen cars are the GLI and Jetta (compact car), and the largest are the Golf/GTI. EPA classes go by interior volume or weight rating, not exact length.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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