# Volkswagen Golf/GTI specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2027
- **MPG (combined):** 26-28
- **Drive:** AWD, FWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2027

## Quick answer

The 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a midsize car rated at 26-28 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo.

## Every 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Golf GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 25/34 | 28 mpg | $2,400 | 317 g/mi |
| Golf R | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 23/31 | 26 mpg | $3,150 | 347 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 Golf/GTI specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-28 | -- | -- |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-27 | -- | -- |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-27 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, FWD | 23-27 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-28 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-28 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 26-33 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Manual, Automatic | FWD | 27-32 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | Electric; 1.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | Single-speed, Automatic, Manual | AWD, FWD | 24-32 | 119 | 125 mi |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 1.8L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Manual, Automatic, Single-speed | AWD, FWD | 24-29 | 119 | 125 mi |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 1.8L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | AWD, FWD | 25-29 | 119 | 125 mi |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 1.8L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | AWD, FWD | 25-29 | 116 | 83 mi |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 1.8L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | AWD, FWD | 26-35 | 116 | 83 mi |

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 Golf/GTI changed over the years?

- **2027:** combined mpg went from 25-27 to 26-28.
- **2025:** combined mpg went from 23-27 to 25-27.
- **2024:** combined mpg went from 23-28 to 23-27.
- **2022:** dropped 1.4L 4-cyl turbo; AWD became available.
- **2021:** combined mpg went from 27-32 to 26-33.
- **2020:** dropped Electric and 1.8L 4-cyl turbo; AWD was dropped.
- **2019:** added 1.4L 4-cyl turbo.
- **2018:** combined mpg went from 25-29 to 24-29.
- **2017:** maximum range went from 83 to 125 miles.
- **2016:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel.

## What does it cost to run a Golf/GTI?

The EPA puts the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel cost at **$2,400-$3,150 a year**, against about $2,459 for other current midsize car: roughly 13% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $13,875 in fuel.

## Golf/GTI vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Toyota Prius](/vehicles/toyota-prius) | Hybrid | 48-57 mpg | -- | $1,200-$1,400 |
| [Hyundai Elantra](/vehicles/hyundai-elantra) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-54 mpg | -- | $1,250-$3,550 |
| [Toyota Camry](/vehicles/toyota-camry) | Hybrid | 43-51 mpg | -- | $1,300-$1,550 |
| [Honda Civic](/vehicles/honda-civic) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-49 mpg | -- | $1,350-$3,400 |
| [Honda Accord](/vehicles/honda-accord) | Gas, Hybrid | 31-48 mpg | -- | $1,400-$2,150 |
| [Lexus ES](/vehicles/lexus-es) | Electric, Hybrid | 44-46 mpg | 307 mi | $600-$1,850 |
| [Toyota Crown](/vehicles/toyota-crown) | Hybrid | 30-41 mpg | -- | $1,650-$2,250 |
| [Nissan Sentra](/vehicles/nissan-sentra) | Gas | 32-33 mpg | -- | $2,050-$2,100 |

Other current midsize car from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI get?

The 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is EPA-rated at 26-28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI have?

The 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the Volkswagen Golf/GTI has no hybrid version.

### Which Volkswagen Golf/GTI year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI has the highest combined rating, up to 35 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 Golf/GTI for a year?

About $2,400-$3,150 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 Golf/GTI?

The most efficient 2027 version, the Golf GTI, is rated 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (28 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 317-347 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.

### Does the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Volkswagen Golf/GTI cheap to run compared with other midsize cars?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,400-$3,150 compares with about $2,459 for other current midsize 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/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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