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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
6 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
7 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
8 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
9 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
10 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
11 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
12 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
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14 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
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16 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
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18 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 7 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 9 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 17 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 21 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 41 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 43 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 45 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 51 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 53 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 60 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 71 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 73 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 69 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 67 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 48 vehicles
34 miles per gallon 31 vehicles
35 miles per gallon 17 vehicles
36 miles per gallon 18 vehicles
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38 miles per gallon 19 vehicles
39 miles per gallon 27 vehicles
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42 miles per gallon 41 vehicles
43 miles per gallon 23 vehicles
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45 miles per gallon 17 vehicles
46 miles per gallon 12 vehicles
47 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
48 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
49 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
50 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
51 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
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53 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
54 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
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56 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
57 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
58 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
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60 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
61 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
62 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
63 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
64 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
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68 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
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75 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
76 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
77 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
78 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
79 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
80 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
81 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
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84 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
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86 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2018 2018 4dr Hatch turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 32.74
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With the turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 engine, 7-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI has been averaging 32.74 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (5 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2017 2017 4dr Hatch turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 30.62
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2017 2017 4dr Wagon 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 28.35
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2016 2016 4dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 35.02
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2016 2016 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 31.31
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2016 2016 4dr Hatch turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual AWD 23.53
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2016 2016 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 24.96
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2016 2016 2dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 32.21
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2016 2016 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 33.36
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2016 2016 4dr Wagon 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 31.26
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2015 2015 4dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 32.44
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2015 2015 4dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 27.64
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2015 2015 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 42.97
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2015 2015 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 40.9
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2015 2015 4dr Hatch turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 41.32
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2015 2015 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 41.01
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2014 2014 4dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 24.68
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2013 2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 30.04
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2013 2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 30.04
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2013 2013 4dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 33.3
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2013 2013 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 38
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2013 2013 2dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 42.76
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2012 2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 26.23
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2012 2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 23.47
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2012 2012 4dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 27.2
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2012 2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 41.14
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2012 2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 49.45
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2012 2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 33.01
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2012 2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 43.52
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2012 2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 30.8
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2012 2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual AWD 24
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2011 2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 27.3
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2011 2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 28.5
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2011 2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 47.05
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2011 2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 39.55
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2011 2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 28
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2011 2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 33.23
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2011 2011 2dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 31.55
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2011 2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 48.09
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 28.51
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 26.24
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 30.4
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 42.48
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 39.74
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 45.2
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2010 2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 26.38
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2010 2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 26.76
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2010 2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 27.41
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2010 2010 2dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 27
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2010 2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 43.44
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2010 2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp automated manual FWD 40.17
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2010 2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 25.95
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2009 2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 27.49
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2009 2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 27.27
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2009 2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 27.35
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2009 2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 24.89
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2009 2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 25.54
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2009 2009 2dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 17.11
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2009.5 2009.5 4dr Hatch twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-sp automated manual FWD 33.9
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2008 2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 25.76
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2008 2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 23.03
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2008 2008 4dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 28.04
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2008 2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 45.45
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2008 2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 27.85
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2008 2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 26.52
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2008 2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 18.9
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2008 2008 2dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 28.86
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2008 2008 2dr Hatch 250-hp 3.2L V6 6-sp automated manual AWD 22.31
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2007 2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 28.24
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2007 2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 25.69
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2007 2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 29.21
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2007 2007 4dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 23.92
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2007 2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 25.57
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2007 2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 28.1
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2007 2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 27
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2007 2007 2dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 26.89
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2006 2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-sp automatic FWD 32.3
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2006 2006 4dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 28.7
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2006.5 2006.5 4dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 23
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2006.5 2006.5 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 27.07
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2006.5 2006.5 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp automated manual FWD 24.14
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2006.5 2006.5 2dr Hatch 170-hp 2.5L I5 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 25.82
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2005 2005 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 41
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2005 2005 4dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 19.8
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2005 2005 2dr Hatch turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 29.25
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2005 2005 2dr Hatch turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 26.5
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 45
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2005.5 2005.5 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 39.85
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2004 2004 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 43.65
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2004 2004 2dr Hatch 200-hp 2.8L V6 6-sp manual FWD 28.25
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2004 2004 2dr Hatch 240-hp 3.2L V6 6-sp manual AWD 22.35
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 40
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2003 2003 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 41.4
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2003 2003 2dr Hatch turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 27.64
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2003 2003 2dr Hatch turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 20.55
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2003 2003 2dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 61.75
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2003 2003 2dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-sp automatic FWD 45.5
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2002 2002 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 25.68
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2002 2002 4dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 27.95
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2002 2002 4dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 24
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2002 2002 2dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 26
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2001 2001 4dr Hatch turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual FWD 29.03
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2001 2001 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 46.75
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2001 2001 4dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 17.69
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2000 2000 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 46
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2000 2000 4dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 24.5
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2000 2000 4dr Hatch 115-hp 2.0L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 21.76
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2000 2000 2dr Hatch 200-hp 2.8L V6 6-sp manual FWD 19.82
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2016 Compared to a crossover, a wagon should also go farther on a gallon of gas, especially on the highway, as it has a smaller frontal area to propel through the atmosphere. In the EPA's tests, the Mazda CX-5 (with front-wheel-drive) managed to slightly outscore the Volkswagen Golf SportsWagen, 26 to 25 mpg. But the GSW fares better in the highway test, 35 vs. 33 mpg. In my real-world suburban driving, I had a much easier time getting the trip computer average over 30 mpg in the Volkswagen, and occasionally even nudged it to 40. In a couple of 70-mph highway drives the VW averaged 37 mpg, a little better than its EPA rating. The CX-5's trip computer averages were usually in the mid-20s, and sometimes in the upper 20s, but rarely got to 30. Granted, the tested CX-5 had all-wheel-drive, which likely cost it a couple mpg (24/30 in the EPA tests). Fuel economy will also vary more with driving style in the VW, with its smaller (1.8-liter vs. 2.5-liter) but turbocharged engine. By nature turbocharged engines use less fuel when driven with a light foot, but will literally force feed themselves when asked to do so. Drive the Golf SportWagen con brio, and the trip computer average will plummet below 25. Whether you get 25 mpg or 35 mpg in the suburbs in this car really is up to you. Experimenting with various styles of driving--for science--I averaged 27.8 for the entire week. The GSW's predecessor, the Jetta SportWagen, was powered by an engine more similiar in specification to the Mazda's, a normally aspirated 2.5 (albeit with this displacement spread over five cylinders rather than four). In the EPA's tests it managed only 23/30. Overall, both the Volkswagen and the Mazda get excellent fuel economy for vehicles with their combination of cargo hauling capacity and performance, but the VW's lesser frontal area and smaller engine give it more upside potential. For those desiring even better fuel economy, the Golf SportWagen used to be available with a 31/42-rated diesel engine. You've probably heard why the TDI is no longer available. While the 1.8T engine can't match the now verboten diesel's combination of low-end torque and fuel efficiency, you'll be hard-pressed to find a gasoline engine in an affordable compact that comes closer. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
Hard to argue with 40+ miles per gallon (and we are getting better than that on some tanks). Just took at 1500 mile road trip and averaged 50.8mpg. Diesel is currently cheaper than premium too. The Golf R is EPA rated for 24mpg but less if driven hard. Update: after 3 months 5,000mi getting 44 mpg combined. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
The Golf TDI easily beats the Honda in fuel economy, while giving up little in performance. We just took at trip in the TDI and averaged 48.8mpg. The Honda V6 is very efficient, but can't compare. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
I'm averaging in the mid to upper 40 mpg (around 4.9 l/100 km) range combined, with about 70% of my driving on the highway. Quite satisfied. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
I have only had this car for one day, but I put 150 miles on it yesterday and averaged 40 mpg in mixed city/hwy driving. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Averaging 40 mpg over the first 200 miles. Online reports indicate this will go up as engine accumulates miles and breaks in. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Averaging 40 mpg. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I like the gearing of the 6-speed and the high-way economy of 31+ mpg. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Among similar "hot hatch" models, the GTI gets the best fuel economy by 5-10 mpg. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I get 30 easily driving it 50/50 city and highway, and not being particularly hard on it (but not beating it either). see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
So far averaging 25mpg with spirited mix of city (65%) and hwy (35%) driving. Great fuel economy even for a fast turbo charged car. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
In this day and age, this particular engine should have been able to have an overall fuel consumption figure of 28 to 30 mpg rather than 24 to 25 mpg combined. (its geared more towards performance rather than economy). The car is definitely no slouch, and acceleration is quite good. But in terms of fuel economy these days, having your cake and eating it too is a given isn't it? One saving grace is that this is VW's most reliable engine, so being able to drive a German engineered affordable substantial vehicle is a worthy trade off. At least, that's the excuse i used. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2012 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Honestly, this isn't terrible - I do a lot of highway driving and my trip computer has registered up to about 40 mpg (which may be optimistic, but its usually closer to 35). This is the (admittedly small) price you pay for a five-cylinder engine with lots of torque and great top-gear acceleration. In light of the exaggerations other small-car makers have promulgated lately, the Golf doesn't look horrible. But it does make fuel economy numbers that would've been good five years ago, and it's easy to do better now. There is no comparison to a hybrid or a diesel, for sure (but these all cost at least 5K more). see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I avg about 25/26 mostly hwy/I understand with the bigger motor less economy but low compared to others in this category/ but if speed is what your after this may be for you its faster than most in this category . see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Does not get very good gas mileage. 20-21mpg? The fuel map has weird cutoff points and the stock intake system has a HUGE delay + drive by wire delay see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
18 city 23 highway is nothing to brag about considering it only has 250hp w/ 6 gears. It has drastically improved since covering 2k miles; last tank was well over 25mpg in mixed driving. Weight of AWD, stong winds, and stop/go kill the mileage. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
averaging about 7 l/100 km, shuld be better on the highway see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The economy is OK for a sporty car, but it requires premium fuel for best performance. A sacrifice I am willlng to live with. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I only get about 23-26mpg, even on long highway trips. The EPA rating for highway is 29 and I struggle to even come close. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
requires premium gas. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
4 cylinder performance with 6 cylinder fuel economy see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.