2017 Volkswagen Golf R MPG and Fuel Economy

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R is 25 miles per gallon.

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

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R is $2,950.

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 2017 Volkswagen Golf R to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,250 more on fuel.

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

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R 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.

💨 How Many Grams of CO₂ Does a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Emit?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf R will emit an average of about 5,257,500 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 180 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2017 Volkswagen Golf R model options.