What does a 2021 Volkswagen Golf cost to run?
TSI FWD, 32 mpg
$1,200a year in fuel
- 10.0 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $30,395.
- Median hatchback: $748 a year (15 models, 2021).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSI FWD | $23,195 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $30,395 |
| 1.4T TSI Manual FWD | $23,195 | 33 mpg | $1,164 | $0.10 | $30,177 |
| 1.4T TSI Auto FWD | $23,995 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $31,195 |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | Not established |
| GTI S Hatchback FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | Not established |
| GTI SE Hatchback FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | Not established |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree