Volkswagen Golf-R MPG and Fuel Economy

Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of Golf-R for 9 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 23.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R is $2,750 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 spend $4,750 more on fuel driving a 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R.

🛢 The Volkswagen Golf-R will consume roughly 13 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Volkswagen Golf-R will emit 382 grams of CO2, which is about 5,730,000 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 273 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Volkswagen Golf-R.

The table below is a complete list of the 9 Volkswagen Golf-R 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.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2023 Volkswagen Golf-R23$2,750
2022 Volkswagen Golf-R26$2,850
2019 Volkswagen Golf R24$3,100
2018 Volkswagen Golf R24$3,100
2017 Volkswagen Golf R25$2,950
2016 Volkswagen Golf R25$2,950
2015 Volkswagen Golf R26$2,850
2013 Volkswagen Golf R22$3,350
2012 Volkswagen Golf R22$3,350

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