2012 Volkswagen Golf R MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R.

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Volkswagen Golf R Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Volkswagen Golf R gets up to 19 miles per gallon in the city, and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is 22 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Volkswagen Golf R?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is $3,350 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2012 Volkswagen Golf R to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,250 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Volkswagen Golf R Consume?

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R.

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,250
Fuel Cost $3,350
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Related Volkswagen Models from 2012

If you're interested in other Volkswagen models from 2012, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Model Combined MPG
Tiguan 21
Touareg 19
Tiguan 4motion 23
Jetta SportWagen 32
Golf 32
Jetta SportWagen 32
Jetta 26
Beetle 24
GTI 25
Eos 25
Jetta 32
Beetle 25
Jetta 26
Touareg Hybrid 21
Passat 25
Passat 23
Tiguan 24
Jetta 32
Passat 34
CC 4motion 20

Disclaimer

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