2018 Volkswagen Golf/GTI fuel economy
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is rated at 24–29 MPG combined by the EPA, from 24 MPG (1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, All-Wheel Drive) to 29 MPG (1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 5-spd, Front-Wheel Drive). Electric versions are rated at 119 MPGe. EPA size class: Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons.
MPG by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | L/100 km | UK MPG | Fuel cost/yr* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 5-spd, Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 29 | 8.1 | 35 | $2,300 |
| Golf SportWagen 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 5-spd, Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 29 | 8.1 | 35 | $2,300 |
| GTI 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | 8.4 | 34 | $2,400 |
| Golf 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 28 | 8.4 | 34 | $2,400 |
| Golf SportWagen 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 28 | 8.4 | 34 | $2,400 |
| GTI 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S6), Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | 8.7 | 32 | $2,500 |
| Golf Alltrack 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S6), All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | 9.4 | 30 | $2,700 |
| Golf R 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | 9.4 | 30 | $3,300 |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | 9.4 | 30 | $2,700 |
| Golf Alltrack 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | 9.8 | 29 | $2,800 |
| Golf R 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, All-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | 9.8 | 29 | $3,400 |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S6), All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 24 | 9.8 | 29 | $2,800 |
Electric versions
| Version | MPGe comb. | kWh/100 mi | Range | Cost/yr* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Golf Front-Wheel Drive · Compact Cars | 119 | 28.4186 | 125 mi | $650 |
* EPA estimate of yearly fuel (or electricity) cost for 15,000 miles with 55 % city driving, at the fuel prices EPA used for this model year. Use the fuel cost comparison with your own mileage and prices.
About these numbers
EPA ratings come from standard laboratory tests adjusted to reflect real-world driving, so they are best for comparing vehicles. Your own figure will vary with speed, temperature, load, tires and driving style — measure it with the MPG calculator. If you have fitted larger tires, correct the reading with the tire size and fuel economy calculator.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.