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2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (25 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 29 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 51 compact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 25 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #25 of 51 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	25	10.6	9.4
Highway	35	14.9	6.7
Combined	29	12.3	8.1

How it ranks among 2016 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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25Volkswagen Golf/GTI29 MPG $1,603
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51Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2016 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $1,614/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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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Golf	Gas	25 MPG	35 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Golf	Gas	25 MPG	36 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Golf SportWagen	Gas	25 MPG	34 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch GTI	Gas	25 MPG	33 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual GTI	Gas	25 MPG	34 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Golf SportWagen	Gas	25 MPG	35 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch Golf R	Gas	23 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Golf R	Gas	22 MPG	31 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 309 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Lancer 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Lancer saves $53/yr vs Kia Forte 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Forte saves $53/yr vs Hyundai Accent 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Accent saves $103/yr vs Hyundai Veloster 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Veloster saves $103/yr vs Chevrolet Sonic 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Sonic saves $150/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $103/yr vs Scion tC 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Golf/GTI saves $185/yr vs Buick Verano 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Golf/GTI saves $334/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV 116 MPGe · $788/yr Golf/GTI EV saves $815/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV (116 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 29 MPG combined (25 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 25 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?