2023 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 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R.

The 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R is 25 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232028
Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L262330

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R is $2,600.

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 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,000 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
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,750spend $4,750 more
Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,450spend $3,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2023 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
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R Emit?

The 2023 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 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R model options.

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,750
Fuel Cost$2,750
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO25,730,000
Trees Needed to Offset273
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,250
Fuel Cost$2,450
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,145,000
Trees Needed to Offset245
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
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.

  • "2023 Volkswagen Golf-R MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on December 27, 2025. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf-r/2023.

  • "2023 Volkswagen Golf-R MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf-r/2023. Accessed December 27, 2025.

  • 2023 Volkswagen Golf-R MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf-r/2023.