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2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2010 model. Among 40 compact cars rated for 2011, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2011 #16 of 40 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 2011 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Honda Insight40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Chevrolet Volt93 MPGe + 37 MPG $1,199
  5. 5Lexus HS34 MPG $1,368
  6. 16Volkswagen Golf/GTI27 MPG $1,722
  7. 40Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2011 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $1,824/yr

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

Golf/GTI MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Golf		 Gas 24 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
Golf		 Gas 23 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
GTI		 Gas 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,194
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
GTI		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
329 g/mi

2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Lancer 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Lancer saves $62/yr vs Mazda 3 28 MPG · $1,661/yr 3 saves $62/yr vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Golf/GTI saves $66/yr vs Suzuki Kizashi 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Golf/GTI saves $66/yr vs Ford Focus 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Focus saves $119/yr vs Toyota Corolla 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Corolla saves $172/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Golf/GTI saves $391/yr vs Chrysler 200 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Golf/GTI saves $215/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Golf/GTI saves $12/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2011 Volkswagen Golf/GTI per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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