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2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway) on diesel. That's up 3 MPG from the 2014 model. Among 52 compact cars rated for 2015, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,586 a year to fuel.

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Combined 35 MPG 31 MPG city · 41 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,586 15,000 mi/yr · $10.57 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2015 #22 of 52 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	31	13.2	7.6
Highway	41	17.4	5.7
Combined	35	14.9	6.7

How it ranks among 2015 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
3Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
4Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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22Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel35 MPG $1,586
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52Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2015 Golf/GTI DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Golf/GTI Diesel MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch Golf	Diesel	31 MPG	41 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,586
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Golf	Diesel	30 MPG	43 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,586
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch Golf SportWagen	Diesel	31 MPG	40 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,586
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Golf SportWagen	Diesel	30 MPG	42 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,586

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 292 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Lancer 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $18/yr vs Kia Forte 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Forte saves $36/yr vs Hyundai Veloster 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Veloster saves $36/yr vs Hyundai Accent 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Accent saves $86/yr vs Chevrolet Sonic 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Sonic saves $133/yr vs Kia Rio 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Rio saves $86/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $86/yr vs Scion tC 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $203/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $18/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV 116 MPGe · $788/yr Golf/GTI EV saves $797/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (29 MPG), 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV (116 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel?

Up to 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway).

What fuel does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel?