2021 Volkswagen Golf mpg
Combined mpg, TSI FWD
32mpg
- 29 city, 36 highway.
- Top 54% of 15 hatchbacks (2021).
- 6 trims: 27 to 33 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4T TSI Manual FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 29 | 39 | 33 | 13.2 | 436 | $1,164 |
| TSI FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | 13.2 | 422 | $1,200 |
| 1.4T TSI Auto FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | 13.2 | 422 | $1,200 |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
| GTI S Hatchback FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
| GTI SE Hatchback FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
Fuel cost
TSI FWD, 32 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,200
- Per month
- $100
- Per mile
- 10.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Best mpg: 1.4T TSI Manual FWD, 33 mpg. $1,164 a year.
- Top trim: 1.4T TSI Auto FWD. $1,200 a year. Same as the TSI FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.8 | $8.89 |
| 300 miles | 8.3 | $26.67 |
| 500 miles | 13.9 | $44.44 |
| 1,000 miles | 27.8 | $88.89 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $87
- Per year
- $1,040
- Miles a month
- 867
TSI FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 32 mpg good? Yes. Beats 88% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf | TSI FWD | 32 mpg | |
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | Blue FWD | 59 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback | LX CVT FWD | 34 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota Prius | L Eco FWD | 56 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Honda Civic | LX FWD | 33 mpg | |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2.0 FWD | 31 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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