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 Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 20 | 28 |
| Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 23 | 30 |
💵 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 Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L | $2,750 | spend $4,750 more |
| Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L | $2,450 | spend $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 Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 13 |
| Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 11 |
💨 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 MPG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 28 |
| Combined MPG | 23 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $4,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,750 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 13 |
| Grams of CO2 | 5,730,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 273 |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Compact 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 MPG | 23 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 30 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $3,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,450 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 11 |
| Grams of CO2 | 5,145,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 245 |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | Yes |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
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