2023 Volkswagen Golf R mpg
Combined mpg, Hatchback AWD
26mpg
- 23 city, 30 highway.
- 6 mpg below the median of 12 hatchbacks (2023).
- 10 trims: 23 to 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition Hatchback FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | N/A | N/A | $1,371 |
| Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | N/A | N/A | $1,371 |
| Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | N/A | N/A | $1,371 |
| Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | N/A | N/A | $1,371 |
| Hatchback AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 14.5 | 377 | $1,477 |
| 20th Anniversary Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 14.5 | 377 | $1,477 |
| 2.0T DSG AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 14.5 | 377 | $1,477 |
| 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition DSG AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 14.5 | 377 | $1,477 |
| 2.0T Manual AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 14.5 | 334 | $1,670 |
| 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition Manual AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 14.5 | 334 | $1,670 |
Fuel cost
Hatchback AWD, 26 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,477
- Per month
- $123
- Per mile
- 12.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $46.40
- Best mpg: Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition Hatchback FWD, 28 mpg. $1,371 a year.
- Top trim: 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition DSG AWD. $1,477 a year. Same as the Hatchback AWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.3 | $10.67 |
| 300 miles | 10.0 | $32.00 |
| 500 miles | 16.7 | $53.33 |
| 1,000 miles | 33.3 | $107 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $107
- Per year
- $1,280
- Miles a month
- 867
Hatchback AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 26 mpg good? Yes. Beats 63% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf R | Hatchback AWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2023 Honda Civic Type R | Manual FWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2023 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | SE FWD | 55 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | Long Range Single Motor FWD | 270 mi range | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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