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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI mpg

Combined mpg, 2.0T S FWD

27mpg

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

2030405060Median 32Golf GTI: 27 mpg
15 hatchbacks (2021), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 32 mpg.
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI mpg by trim
TrimEngineDriveCity mpgHwy mpgCombinedTank, galMiles per tankCost a year
Golf 1.4T TSI Hatchback FWD1.4L 4cylFWD29363213.2422$1,200
2.0T S FWD2.0L 4cylFWD24322713.2356$1,422
2.0T S DSG2.0LN/A243227N/AN/A$1,422
2.0T SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD24322713.2356$1,422
2.0T SE DSG2.0LN/A243227N/AN/A$1,422
2.0T Autobahn FWD2.0L 4cylFWD24322713.2356$1,422
2.0T Autobahn DSG2.0LN/A243227N/AN/A$1,422
2.0T S Manual2.0LN/A233026N/AN/A$1,477
2.0T SE Manual2.0LN/A233026N/AN/A$1,477
2.0T Autobahn Manual2.0LN/A233026N/AN/A$1,477

Fuel cost

2.0T S FWD, 27 mpg combined.

Per year
$1,422
Per month
$119
Per mile
11.9 cents
Fill the tank
$42.24
  • Best mpg: Golf 1.4T TSI Hatchback FWD, 32 mpg. $1,200 a year.
  • Top trim: 2.0T Autobahn DSG. $1,422 a year. Same as the 2.0T S FWD.

Trip cost

2.0T S FWD: 32 mpg highway
TripGallonsCost
100 miles3.1$10.00
300 miles9.4$30.00
500 miles15.6$50.00
1,000 miles31.3$100

Commute cost

Per month
$103
Per year
$1,233
Miles a month
867

2.0T S FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.

Is 27 mpg good? Yes. Beats 68% of 2026 cars.

MPG by year

252627282009201220152018202120242026
Golf GTI: combined mpg of the cheapest rated trim, 2009 to 2026.

Golf GTI by year: price, hp, mpg, size

Rivals

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI and rivals
CarCheapest trimMPG or rangeCompare
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI2.0T S FWD27 mpg
2021 Toyota Prius PrimeLE FWD54 mpgCompare
2021 MINI Cooper ClubmanCooper S FWD26 mpgCompare
2021 Nissan LEAFS FWD149 mi range
2021 Hyundai Veloster NManual25 mpg
2021 Toyota PriusL Eco FWD56 mpg

What this cannot tell you

EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.

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