# Volkswagen GLI specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 29 - **Drive:** FWD - **Years covered:** 2022-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Volkswagen GLI is a compact car rated at 29 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 Volkswagen GLI version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | GLI | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 26/35 | 29 mpg | $2,300 | 307 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Volkswagen GLI specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 29 | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 29 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 29-30 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual, Automatic | FWD | 28-30 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual, Automatic | FWD | 30 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 30 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the GLI changed over the years? - **2026:** combined mpg went from 29-30 to 29. - **2025:** combined mpg went from 28-30 to 29-30. - **2024:** combined mpg went from 30 to 28-30. ## What does it cost to run a GLI? The EPA puts the 2027 Volkswagen GLI's fuel cost at **$2,300 a year**, against about $2,148 for other current compact car: roughly 7% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $11,500 in fuel. ## GLI vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota Corolla](/vehicles/toyota-corolla) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-50 mpg | -- | $1,350-$3,750 | | [Lexus UX](/vehicles/lexus-ux) | Hybrid | 42-43 mpg | -- | $1,550-$1,600 | | [Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-cla-class) | Electric, Gas, Hybrid | 23-33 mpg | 374 mi | $600-$3,550 | | [BMW 3 Series](/vehicles/bmw-3-series) | Hybrid | 29-31 mpg | -- | $2,650-$2,850 | | [Mercedes-Benz C-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-c-class) | Hybrid | 22-29 mpg | -- | $2,850-$3,750 | | [Cadillac CT4](/vehicles/cadillac-ct4) | Gas | 18-26 mpg | -- | $3,150-$4,550 | | [Genesis G70](/vehicles/genesis-g70) | Gas | 19-24 mpg | -- | $3,400-$4,350 | | [Lexus IS](/vehicles/lexus-is) | Gas | 22 mpg | -- | $3,750 | Other current compact car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Volkswagen GLI get? The 2027 Volkswagen GLI is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Volkswagen GLI have? The 2027 Volkswagen GLI comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Volkswagen GLI? No. In the EPA data from 2022-2027 the Volkswagen GLI has no hybrid version. ### Which Volkswagen GLI year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2025 Volkswagen GLI has the highest combined rating, up to 30 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Volkswagen GLI for a year? About $2,300 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Volkswagen GLI? The most efficient 2027 version, the GLI, is rated 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (29 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Volkswagen GLI emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 307 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Is the Volkswagen GLI cheap to run compared with other compact cars? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,300 compares with about $2,148 for other current compact car models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## All Volkswagen cars - [Volkswagen Jetta](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-jetta) - [Volkswagen Golf/GTI](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-golf-gti) ## More Volkswagen models - [Volkswagen Atlas](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-atlas) - [Volkswagen ID.4](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-id-4) - [Volkswagen Taos](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-taos) - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-tiguan) - [Volkswagen Arteon](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-arteon): discontinued - [Volkswagen Passat](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-passat): discontinued ## Other compact cars - [Volvo S60](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volvo-s60) - [Acura ILX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-ilx) - [Acura TLX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-tlx) - [Audi A4](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-a4) - [Audi RS e-tron](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-rs-e-tron) - [Audi S e-tron](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-s-e-tron) - [Audi S4](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-s4) ## Compared with - [BMW 3 Series](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/bmw-3-series) - [Cadillac CT4](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/cadillac-ct4) - [Genesis G70](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/genesis-g70) - [Lexus IS](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-is) - [Lexus UX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-ux) - [Mercedes-Benz C-Class](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-c-class) - [Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-cla-class) - [Toyota Corolla](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-corolla) - [Toyota Mirai](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-mirai) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-gli Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.