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Volkswagen GTI: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Volkswagen GTI across 29 model years, from the 1986 Volkswagen GTI through the 2026 Volkswagen GTI. The most recent 2026 Volkswagen GTI returns 27 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2023 Volkswagen GTI at 28 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.

Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen GTI page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volkswagen GTI. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2026 2026 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 32 MPG $2,200
2025 2025 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 32 MPG $2,200
2024 2024 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 33 MPG $2,200
2023 2023 Volkswagen GTI 28 MPG 24 MPG 34 MPG $2,150
2022 2022 Volkswagen GTI 28 MPG 24 MPG 34 MPG $2,150
2021 2021 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 32 MPG $2,200
2020 2020 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 32 MPG $2,200
2019 2019 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 32 MPG $2,200
2018 2018 Volkswagen GTI 28 MPG 25 MPG 33 MPG $2,150
2017 2017 Volkswagen GTI 28 MPG 24 MPG 34 MPG $2,150
2016 2016 Volkswagen GTI 28 MPG 25 MPG 33 MPG $2,150
2015 2015 Volkswagen GTI 28 MPG 25 MPG 33 MPG $2,450
2014 2014 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 32 MPG $2,550
2013 2013 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 33 MPG $2,550
2012 2012 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 33 MPG $2,550
2011 2011 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 33 MPG $2,550
2010 2010 Volkswagen GTI 27 MPG 24 MPG 32 MPG $2,550
2009 2009 Volkswagen GTI 25 MPG 21 MPG 31 MPG $2,750
2008 2008 Volkswagen GTI 25 MPG 22 MPG 29 MPG $2,750
2007 2007 Volkswagen GTI 25 MPG 22 MPG 29 MPG $2,750
2006 2006 Volkswagen GTI 25 MPG 22 MPG 29 MPG $2,750
2005 2005 Volkswagen GTI 24 MPG 21 MPG 29 MPG $2,900
2004 2004 Volkswagen GTI 24 MPG 21 MPG 28 MPG $2,900
2003 2003 Volkswagen GTI 24 MPG 21 MPG 28 MPG $2,900
2002 2002 Volkswagen GTI 24 MPG 21 MPG 28 MPG $2,900
2001 2001 Volkswagen GTI 24 MPG 22 MPG 28 MPG $2,900
2000 2000 Volkswagen GTI 24 MPG 21 MPG 28 MPG $2,900
1999 1999 Volkswagen GTI 24 MPG 21 MPG 29 MPG $2,500
1986 1986 Volkswagen GTI 25 MPG 23 MPG 29 MPG $2,400

How the Volkswagen GTI compares against the Midsize Cars class

Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen GTI against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
139 MPG 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
137 MPG 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD
128 MPG 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance
114 MPG 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
111 MPG 2026 Genesis Electrified G80
96 MPG
2026 Volkswagen GTI
27 MPG

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.