2015 Volkswagen Golf MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf.

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf is 32 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L292536
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L353141
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L292535
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L353043

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf is $2,175.

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 2015 Volkswagen Golf to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $625 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 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,150save $750
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,200save $500
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,150save $750
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,200save $500

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2015 Volkswagen Golf will consume in one year is 10 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L10
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L10
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L10
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Emit?

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf will emit an average of about 4,492,500 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 153 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2015 Volkswagen Golf.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2015 Volkswagen Golf model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG36
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,575,000
Trees Needed to Offset218
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG41
Combined MPG35
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $500
Fuel Cost$2,200
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,380,000
Trees Needed to Offset209
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,635,000
Trees Needed to Offset221
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG30
Highway MPG43
Combined MPG35
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $500
Fuel Cost$2,200
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,380,000
Trees Needed to Offset209
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2015 Volkswagen Golf MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf/2015.

  • "2015 Volkswagen Golf MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/golf/2015. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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