2022 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 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R.

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R has 2 model options: Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R is 25 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L262330
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232028

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R is $3,025.

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 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,625 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 (AM7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,200spend $4,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2022 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.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R Emit?

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R will emit an average of about 5,437,500 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 185 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R model options.

Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,145,000
Trees Needed to Offset245
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO25,730,000
Trees Needed to Offset273
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Link To or Reference This Page

If you use this page in your research, please reference MPG Buddy as the source.

  • "2022 Volkswagen Golf-R MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf-r/2022.

  • "2022 Volkswagen Golf-R MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf-r/2022. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2022 Volkswagen Golf-R MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf-r/2022.