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Does the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$277extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Coupes97%Convertibles93%Sedans65%SUVs54%Hatchbacks36%Trucks20%Minivans0%
296 models (2023). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2023 Volkswagen Golf R: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
2.0T Manual AWD2.0L 4cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
Hatchback AWD2.0L 4cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition Manual AWD2.0L 4cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
20th Anniversary Edition AWD2.0L 4cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
2.0T DSG AWD2.0L 4cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition DSG AWD2.0L 4cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition Hatchback FWD2.0L 4cylPremium28$1,371$1,629
Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD2.0L 4cylPremium28$1,371$1,629
Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD2.0L 4cylPremium28$1,371$1,629
Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD2.0L 4cylPremium28$1,371$1,629

Rivals

2023 Volkswagen Golf R and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2023 Volkswagen Golf RHatchback AWDPremium
2023 Honda Civic Type RManual FWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked