Volkswagen GLI MPG and Fuel Economy
Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of GLI for 2 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 30.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Volkswagen GLI is $1,700 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $500 on fuel driving a 2023 Volkswagen GLI.
🛢 The Volkswagen GLI will consume roughly 10 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Volkswagen GLI will emit 299 grams of CO2, which is about 4,485,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 214 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Volkswagen GLI.
The table below is a complete list of the 2 Volkswagen GLI fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen GLI | 30 | $1,700 |
| 2022 Volkswagen GLI | 30 | $2,100 |
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