Volkswagen Golf MPG and Fuel Economy
Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of Golf for 24 years, with the latest vehicle in 2021 having a combined MPG of 32.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf is $1,950 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 $1,750 on fuel driving a 2021 Volkswagen Golf.
🛢 The Volkswagen Golf will consume roughly 9 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Volkswagen Golf will emit 279 grams of CO2, which is about 4,185,000 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 200 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Volkswagen Golf.
The table below is a complete list of the 24 Volkswagen Golf 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2020 Volkswagen Golf | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Golf | 32 | $2,400 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 32 | $2,400 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 34 | $2,250 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 35 | $2,200 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Golf | 36 | $2,150 |
| 2003 Volkswagen Golf | 33 | $2,350 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Golf | 33 | $2,350 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Golf | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Golf | 22 | $3,350 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Golf | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1989 Volkswagen Golf | 34 | $2,250 |
| 1988 Volkswagen Golf | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1987 Volkswagen Golf | 33 | $2,350 |
| 1986 Volkswagen Golf | 35 | $2,200 |
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