Volkswagen cars: MPG and fuel economy by model
The EPA has rated 1,359 vehicles from Volkswagen across 97 distinct models since 1984. The list below covers every Volkswagen model with its combined MPG and estimated annual fuel cost, organised by model year so you can see how the lineup has evolved.
Below you will find every Volkswagen model in the EPA dataset, split into a recent table for the last five model years and a longer table for the rest. Click any model and year to see the full breakdown, including city and highway MPG, tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and the engine and drivetrain specification.
Volkswagen fuel economy snapshot
Across every Volkswagen the EPA has ever rated, the most efficient is the 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf at 119 combined MPG. That figure includes electric vehicles, which use MPGe rather than a true gallon of fuel.
For the 2026 model year, Volkswagen's lineup averages 34.8 combined MPG across 97 models. The lineup is currently 6% electric, 2% hybrid or plug-in hybrid, 92% gasoline.
The bar chart below ranks the most efficient Volkswagen models for the 2026 model year. Use it as a quick way to spot the leader in the lineup, then click through for the full breakdown of city and highway MPG, annual fuel cost, and the engine and drivetrain.
Most efficient Volkswagen models for 2026
Recent Volkswagen models
Recent Volkswagen models from the 2022 model year onward, sorted by year and model. Trims appear separately when the EPA rates them as distinct vehicles (for example, when an all-wheel-drive variant has its own MPG figures).
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Atlas | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2026 | Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2026 | Atlas Cross Sport | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2026 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2026 | Atlas SE 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2026 | Atlas SEL 4motion | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2026 | GLI | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2026 | Golf R | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2026 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2026 | ID.4 | 113 MPG | $650 |
| 2026 | ID.4 AWD | 102 MPG | $750 |
| 2026 | Jetta | 34 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2026 | Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2026 | Taos | 31 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2026 | Taos 4motion | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2026 | Tiguan | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2026 | Tiguan 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2026 | Tiguan S | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2026 | Tiguan SEL 4Motion | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2025 | Atlas | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2025 | Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Atlas Cross Sport | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2025 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2025 | Atlas SE 4motion | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2025 | Atlas SEL 4motion | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2025 | GLI | 30 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Golf R | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2025 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2025 | ID. Buzz | 83 MPG | $900 |
| 2025 | ID. Buzz 4motion | 80 MPG | $950 |
| 2025 | ID.4 | 107 MPG | $700 |
| 2025 | ID.4 AWD Pro | 102 MPG | $750 |
| 2025 | ID.4 AWD Pro S | 102 MPG | $750 |
| 2025 | ID.4 Pro | 113 MPG | $650 |
| 2025 | ID.4 Pro S | 113 MPG | $650 |
| 2025 | ID.4 S | 107 MPG | $700 |
| 2025 | Jetta | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2025 | Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2025 | Taos | 31 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2025 | Taos 4motion | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2025 | Tiguan | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2025 | Tiguan 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2025 | Tiguan S | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2024 | Arteon 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2024 | Atlas | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2024 | Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Atlas Cross Sport | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2024 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2024 | Atlas SE 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2024 | Atlas SEL 4motion | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2024 | GLI | 30 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Golf R | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2024 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2024 | ID.4 | 107 MPG | $700 |
| 2024 | ID.4 AWD Pro | 102 MPG | $750 |
| 2024 | ID.4 AWD Pro S | 102 MPG | $750 |
| 2024 | ID.4 Pro | 113 MPG | $650 |
| 2024 | ID.4 Pro S | 113 MPG | $650 |
| 2024 | ID.4 S | 107 MPG | $700 |
| 2024 | Jetta | 34 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2024 | Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2024 | Taos | 31 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2024 | Taos 4motion | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2024 | Tiguan | 26 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2024 | Tiguan 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2024 | Tiguan R-Line 4motion | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Tiguan S | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2023 | Arteon | 28 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2023 | Arteon 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2023 | Atlas | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2023 | Atlas 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2023 | Atlas Cross Sport | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2023 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2023 | GLI | 30 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Golf-R | 26 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2023 | GTI | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2023 | ID.4 | 107 MPG | $700 |
| 2023 | ID.4 AWD Pro | 99 MPG | $750 |
| 2023 | ID.4 AWD Pro S | 99 MPG | $750 |
| 2023 | ID.4 Pro | 107 MPG | $700 |
| 2023 | ID.4 Pro S | 107 MPG | $700 |
| 2023 | ID.4 S | 107 MPG | $700 |
| 2023 | Jetta | 35 MPG | $1,700 |
| 2023 | Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2023 | Taos | 31 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2023 | Taos 4motion | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2023 | Tiguan | 26 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2023 | Tiguan 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2023 | Tiguan R-Line 4motion | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Tiguan S | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2022 | Arteon | 28 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2022 | Arteon 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2022 | Atlas | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2022 | Atlas 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2022 | Atlas Cross Sport | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2022 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2022 | GLI | 30 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Golf-R | 26 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2022 | GTI | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2022 | ID.4 AWD Pro | 101 MPG | $750 |
| 2022 | ID.4 AWD Pro S | 95 MPG | $800 |
| 2022 | ID.4 Pro | 107 MPG | $700 |
| 2022 | ID.4 Pro S | 102 MPG | $750 |
| 2022 | Jetta | 35 MPG | $1,700 |
| 2022 | Jetta SE/SEL | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2022 | Passat | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2022 | Taos | 31 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2022 | Taos 4motion | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2022 | Tiguan | 26 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2022 | Tiguan 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2022 | Tiguan R-Line 4motion | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
Older Volkswagen models
Older Volkswagen models, going back to 1984. The EPA's testing methodology has changed several times over the decades, so direct comparison between a 1980s rating and a modern one is not always meaningful. Use these figures to track the trend within a model rather than across eras.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Arteon | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2021 | Arteon 4motion | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2021 | Atlas | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2021 | Atlas 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2021 | Atlas Cross Sport | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2021 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2021 | Golf | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2021 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2021 | ID.4 1st | 97 MPG | $800 |
| 2021 | ID.4 AWD Pro | 97 MPG | $800 |
| 2021 | ID.4 AWD Pro S | 93 MPG | $800 |
| 2021 | ID.4 Pro | 99 MPG | $750 |
| 2021 | ID.4 Pro S | 97 MPG | $800 |
| 2021 | Jetta | 34 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2021 | Jetta GLI | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2021 | Passat | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2021 | Tiguan | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2021 | Tiguan 4motion | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Arteon | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2020 | Arteon 4motion | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Atlas | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2020 | Atlas 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2020 | Atlas Cross Sport | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2020 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Golf | 32 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2020 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2020 | Jetta | 34 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2020 | Passat | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2020 | Tiguan | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2020 | Tiguan 4motion | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2019 | Arteon | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2019 | Arteon 4motion | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2019 | Atlas | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2019 | Atlas 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2019 | Beetle | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2019 | Beetle Convertible | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2019 | e-Golf | 119 MPG | $650 |
| 2019 | Golf | 32 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2019 | Golf Alltrack | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2019 | Golf R | 26 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2019 | Golf SportWagen | 32 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2019 | Golf SportWagen 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2019 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2019 | Jetta | 34 MPG | $1,750 |
| 2019 | Jetta GLI | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2019 | Passat | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2019 | Tiguan | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2019 | Tiguan 4motion | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2018 | Atlas | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2018 | Atlas 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2018 | Beetle | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | Beetle Convertible | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | Beetle Dune | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | Beetle Dune Convertible | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | e-Golf | 119 MPG | $650 |
| 2018 | Golf | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | Golf Alltrack | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2018 | Golf R | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2018 | Golf SportWagen | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | Golf SportWagen 4motion | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2018 | GTI | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2018 | Jetta | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2018 | Passat | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | Tiguan | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2018 | Tiguan 4motion | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2018 | Tiguan Limited | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2018 | Tiguan Limited 4motion | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2017 | Beetle | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2017 | Beetle Convertible | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2017 | Beetle Dune | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2017 | Beetle Dune Convertible | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2017 | CC | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2017 | CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2017 | e-Golf | 119 MPG | $650 |
| 2017 | Golf | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2017 | Golf Alltrack | 26 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2017 | Golf R | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2017 | Golf SportWagen | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2017 | Golf SportWagen 4motion | 26 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2017 | GTI | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2017 | Jetta | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2017 | Passat | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2017 | Tiguan | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2017 | Tiguan 4motion | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2017 | Touareg | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2016 | Beetle | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2016 | Beetle Convertible | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2016 | Beetle Dune | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2016 | Beetle Dune Convertible | 27 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2016 | CC | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2016 | CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2016 | e-Golf | 116 MPG | $650 |
| 2016 | Eos | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2016 | Golf | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2016 | Golf R | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2016 | Golf SportWagen | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2016 | GTI | 28 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2016 | Jetta | 33 MPG | $1,800 |
| 2016 | Jetta Hybrid | 44 MPG | $1,550 |
| 2016 | Passat | 29 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2016 | Tiguan | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2016 | Tiguan 4motion | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2016 | Touareg | 24 MPG | $3,400 |
| 2015 | Beetle | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2015 | Beetle Convertible | 33 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2015 | CC | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2015 | CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2015 | e-Golf | 116 MPG | $650 |
| 2015 | Eos | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2015 | Golf | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2015 | Golf R | 26 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2015 | Golf SportWagen | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2015 | GTI | 28 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2015 | Jetta | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2015 | Jetta Hybrid | 44 MPG | $1,550 |
| 2015 | Passat | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2015 | Tiguan | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2015 | Tiguan 4motion | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2015 | Touareg | 23 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2015 | Touareg Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2014 | Beetle | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2014 | Beetle Convertible | 31 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2014 | CC | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2014 | CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2014 | Eos | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2014 | Golf | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2014 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2014 | Jetta | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2014 | Jetta Hybrid | 44 MPG | $1,550 |
| 2014 | Jetta SportWagen | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2014 | Passat | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2014 | Routan | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2014 | Tiguan | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2014 | Tiguan 4motion | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2014 | Touareg | 23 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2014 | Touareg Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2013 | Beetle | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2013 | Beetle Convertible | 31 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2013 | CC | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2013 | CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2013 | Eos | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2013 | Golf | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2013 | Golf R | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2013 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2013 | Jetta | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2013 | Jetta Hybrid | 44 MPG | $1,550 |
| 2013 | Jetta SportWagen | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2013 | Passat | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2013 | Routan | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2013 | Tiguan | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2013 | Tiguan 4motion | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2013 | Touareg | 23 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2013 | Touareg Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2012 | Beetle | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2012 | CC | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2012 | CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2012 | Eos | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2012 | Golf | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2012 | Golf R | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2012 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2012 | Jetta | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2012 | Jetta SportWagen | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2012 | Passat | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2012 | Routan | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2012 | Tiguan | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2012 | Tiguan 4motion | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2012 | Touareg | 22 MPG | $3,700 |
| 2012 | Touareg Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2011 | CC | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2011 | CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2011 | Eos | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2011 | Golf | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2011 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2011 | Jetta | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2011 | Jetta SportWagen | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2011 | Routan | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2011 | Tiguan | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2011 | Tiguan 4motion | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2011 | Touareg | 22 MPG | $3,700 |
| 2011 | Touareg Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2010 | CC | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2010 | CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2010 | Eos | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2010 | Golf | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2010 | GTI | 27 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2010 | Jetta | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2010 | Jetta SportWagen | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2010 | New Beetle | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2010 | New Beetle Convertible | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2010 | Passat | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2010 | Passat Wagon | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2010 | Routan | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2010 | Tiguan | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2010 | Tiguan 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2010 | Touareg | 20 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2009 | CC | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2009 | CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2009 | Eos | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2009 | GTI | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2009 | Jetta | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2009 | Jetta SportWagen | 32 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2009 | New Beetle | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2009 | New Beetle Convertible | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2009 | Passat | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2009 | Passat Wagon | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2009 | Rabbit | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2009 | Routan FWD | 20 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2009 | Tiguan | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2009 | Tiguan 4motion | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2009 | Touareg | 20 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2008 | Eos | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2008 | GTI | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2008 | Jetta | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2008 | Jetta SportWagen | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2008 | New Beetle | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2008 | New Beetle Convertible | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2008 | Passat | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2008 | Passat 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2008 | Passat Wagon | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2008 | Passat Wagon 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2008 | R32 | 20 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2008 | Rabbit | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2008 | Touareg | 17 MPG | $4,750 |
| 2007 | Eos | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2007 | GTI | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2007 | Jetta | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2007 | New Beetle | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2007 | New Beetle Convertible | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2007 | Passat | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2007 | Passat 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2007 | Passat Wagon | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2007 | Passat Wagon 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2007 | Rabbit | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2007 | Touareg | 17 MPG | $4,750 |
| 2006 | Golf | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2006 | GTI | 25 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2006 | Jetta | 33 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2006 | New Beetle | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2006 | New Beetle Convertible | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2006 | Passat | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2006 | Passat 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2006 | Phaeton | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2006 | Rabbit | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2006 | Touareg | 17 MPG | $4,750 |
| 2005 | Golf | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2005 | GTI | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2005 | Jetta | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2005 | Jetta Wagon | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2005 | New Beetle | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2005 | New Beetle Convertible | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2005 | Passat | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2005 | Passat 4motion | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2005 | Passat Wagon | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2005 | Passat Wagon 4motion | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2005 | Phaeton | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2005 | Touareg | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2004 | Golf | 36 MPG | $2,250 |
| 2004 | GTI | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2004 | Jetta | 36 MPG | $2,250 |
| 2004 | Jetta Wagon | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2004 | New Beetle | 36 MPG | $2,250 |
| 2004 | New Beetle Convertible | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2004 | Passat | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2004 | Passat 4motion | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2004 | Passat Wagon | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2004 | Passat Wagon 4motion | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2004 | Phaeton | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2004 | R32 | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2004 | Touareg | 18 MPG | $4,500 |
| 2003 | Eurovan | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2003 | Eurovan Camper | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2003 | Golf | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2003 | GTI | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2003 | Jetta | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2003 | Jetta Wagon | 39 MPG | $2,100 |
| 2003 | New Beetle | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2003 | New Beetle Convertible | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2003 | Passat | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2003 | Passat 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2003 | Passat Wagon | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2003 | Passat Wagon 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2002 | Cabrio | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2002 | Eurovan | 16 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2002 | Eurovan Camper | 16 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2002 | Golf | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2002 | GTI | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2002 | Jetta | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2002 | Jetta Wagon | 39 MPG | $2,100 |
| 2002 | New Beetle | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2002 | Passat | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2002 | Passat 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2002 | Passat Wagon | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2002 | Passat Wagon 4motion | 19 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2001 | Cabrio | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2001 | Eurovan | 16 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2001 | Eurovan Camper | 16 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2001 | Golf | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2001 | GTI | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2001 | Jetta | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2001 | Jetta Wagon | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2001 | New Beetle | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2001 | Passat | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2001 | Passat 4motion | 18 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2001 | Passat Wagon | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2001 | Passat Wagon 4motion | 18 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2000 | Cabrio | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2000 | Eurovan | 15 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2000 | Eurovan Camper | 14 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2000 | Golf | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2000 | GTI | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2000 | Jetta | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2000 | New Beetle | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2000 | Passat | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2000 | Passat 4motion | 18 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2000 | Passat Wagon | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2000 | Passat Wagon 4motion | 18 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1999 | Cabrio | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1999 | Eurovan | 15 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1999 | Eurovan Camper | 14 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1999 | Golf | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1999 | GTI | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1999 | Jetta | 37 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1999 | New Beetle | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1999 | New Golf | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1999 | New GTI | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1999 | New Jetta | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1999 | Passat | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1999 | Passat Syncro | 18 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1999 | Passat Wagon | 24 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1999 | Passat Wagon Syncro | 18 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1998 | Cabrio | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1998 | Golf/GTI | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1998 | GTI VR6 | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1998 | Jetta | 37 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1998 | Jetta GLX | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1998 | New Beetle | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1998 | Passat | 37 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1998 | Passat Syncro | 18 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1998 | Passat Wagon | 37 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1998 | Passat Wagon Syncro | 18 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1997 | Cabrio | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1997 | Eurovan Camper | 14 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1997 | Golf/GTI | 37 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1997 | GTI VR6 | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1997 | Jetta | 37 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1997 | Jetta GLX | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1997 | Passat | 36 MPG | $2,250 |
| 1997 | Passat Wagon | 36 MPG | $2,250 |
| 1996 | Cabrio | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1996 | Golf/GTI | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1996 | GTI VR6 | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1996 | Jetta | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1996 | Jetta GLX | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1996 | Passat | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1996 | Passat Wagon | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1995 | Cabrio | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1995 | Eurovan Camper | 15 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1995 | Golf III | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1995 | GTI VR6 | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1995 | Jetta III | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1995 | Jetta III GLX | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1995 | Passat | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1995 | Passat Wagon | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1994 | Corrado SLC | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1994 | Eurovan | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1994 | Golf III | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1994 | Jetta III | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1994 | Jetta III GLX | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1994 | Passat | 18 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1994 | Passat Wagon | 18 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1993 | Cabriolet | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1993 | Corrado SLC | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1993 | Eurovan | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1993 | Fox | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1993 | Golf III / GTI | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1993 | Jetta III | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1993 | Passat | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1993 | Passat Wagon | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1992 | Cabriolet | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1992 | Corrado | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1992 | Corrado SLC | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1992 | Fox | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1992 | Golf/GTI | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1992 | GTI 16v | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1992 | Jetta | 33 MPG | $2,450 |
| 1992 | Jetta GLI 16v | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1992 | Passat | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1992 | Passat Wagon | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1991 | Cabriolet | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1991 | Corrado | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1991 | Fox | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1991 | Golf/GTI | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1991 | GTI 16v | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1991 | Jetta | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1991 | Jetta GLI 16v | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1991 | Passat | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1991 | Passat Wagon | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1991 | Vanagon Syncro 4WD | 14 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1991 | Vanagon/Camper 2WD | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1990 | Cabriolet | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1990 | Corrado | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1990 | Fox | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1990 | Fox Wagon | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1990 | Golf/GTI | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1990 | GTI 16v | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1990 | Jetta | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1990 | Jetta GLI 16v | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1990 | Passat | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1990 | Passat Wagon | 21 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1990 | Vanagon Syncro 4WD | 14 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1990 | Vanagon/Camper 2WD | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1989 | Cabriolet | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1989 | Fox | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1989 | Fox Wagon | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1989 | Golf | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1989 | GTI 16v | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1989 | Jetta | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1989 | Jetta GLI 16v | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1989 | Vanagon Syncro 4WD | 14 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1989 | Vanagon/Camper 2WD | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1988 | Cabriolet | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1988 | Fox | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1988 | Fox Wagon | 24 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1988 | Golf | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1988 | GTI 16v | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1988 | Jetta | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1988 | Jetta GLI 16v | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1988 | Quantum | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1988 | Quantum Syncro Wagon | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1988 | Quantum Wagon | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1988 | Scirocco 16v | 22 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1988 | Vanagon Syncro 4WD | 14 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1988 | Vanagon/Camper 2WD | 16 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1987 | Cabriolet | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1987 | Fox | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1987 | Fox GL Wagon | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1987 | Golf | 33 MPG | $2,450 |
| 1987 | GTI 16v | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1987 | GTI/Golf GT | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1987 | Jetta | 26 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1987 | Jetta GLI 16v | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1987 | Jetta GLI/Wolfsburg Edition | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1987 | Quantum | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1987 | Quantum Syncro Wagon | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1987 | Quantum Wagon | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1987 | Scirocco | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1987 | Scirocco 16v | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1987 | Vanagon Syncro 4WD | 14 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1987 | Vanagon/Camper 2WD | 15 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1986 | Cabriolet | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1986 | Golf | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1986 | GTI | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1986 | Jetta | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1986 | Jetta GLI | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1986 | Quantum | 19 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1986 | Quantum Syncro Wagon | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1986 | Quantum Wagon | 25 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1986 | Scirocco | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1986 | Scirocco 16v | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1986 | Vanagon Syncro 4WD | 14 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1986 | Vanagon/Camper 2WD | 15 MPG | $4,000 |
| 1985 | Cabriolet | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1985 | Golf/GTI | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1985 | Jetta | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1985 | Quantum | 31 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1985 | Quantum Syncro Wagon | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1985 | Quantum Wagon | 31 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1985 | Scirocco | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1985 | Vanagon 2WD | 17 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1984 | Jetta | 37 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1984 | Quantum | 33 MPG | $2,450 |
| 1984 | Quantum Wagon | 33 MPG | $2,450 |
| 1984 | Rabbit | 38 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1984 | Rabbit Convertible | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1984 | Scirocco | 23 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1984 | Vanagon 2WD | 16 MPG | $3,750 |
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year.