Volkswagen GLI: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen GLI across 5 model years, from the 2022 Volkswagen GLI through the 2026 Volkswagen GLI. The most recent 2026 Volkswagen GLI returns 29 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2025 Volkswagen GLI at 30 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen GLI page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volkswagen GLI. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Volkswagen GLI | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2025 | 2025 Volkswagen GLI | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 2024 Volkswagen GLI | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2023 | 2023 Volkswagen GLI | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 37 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 2022 Volkswagen GLI | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,000 |
How the Volkswagen GLI compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen GLI against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.