2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has 2 model options: Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L.

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is 25 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L252230
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L242130

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is $2,550.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,250 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L12
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Emit?

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack will emit an average of about 5,370,000 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 183 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack model options.

Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,310,000
Trees Needed to Offset253
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,430,000
Trees Needed to Offset259
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Link To or Reference This Page

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  • "2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf-alltrack/2018.

  • "2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf-alltrack/2018. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf-alltrack/2018.