2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI mpg
Combined mpg, S FWD
27mpg
- 24 city, 32 highway.
- 4 mpg below the median of 8 hatchbacks (2026).
- 4 trims: 25 to 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
| Autobahn FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
| Golf R Base Style AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,536 |
Fuel cost
S FWD, 27 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,422
- Per month
- $119
- Per mile
- 11.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Top trim: Autobahn FWD. $1,422 a year. Same as the S FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.1 | $10.00 |
| 300 miles | 9.4 | $30.00 |
| 500 miles | 15.6 | $50.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 31.3 | $100 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $103
- Per year
- $1,233
- Miles a month
- 867
S FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 27 mpg good? Yes. Beats 68% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI | S FWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2026 FIAT 500e | Pop FWD | 141 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Acura Integra | FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 MINI Cooper | Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD | 32 mpg | 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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