Does the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 2.0T S FWD.
- All 6 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $257 more a year.
- 36% of 11 hatchbacks (2023) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| 40th Anniversary Edition FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| 2.0T SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| 2.0T Autobahn FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition Hatchback AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Golf R Hatchback AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI | 2.0T S FWD | Regular |
| 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman | Clubman Classic Cooper S FWD | Premium |
| 2023 Acura Integra | FWD | Premium |
| 2023 Toyota Prius Prime | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Toyota Prius | LE FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree