Volkswagen GTI MPG and Fuel Economy
Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of GTI for 26 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 28.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Volkswagen GTI is $1,800 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $0 on fuel driving a 2023 Volkswagen GTI.
🛢 The Volkswagen GTI will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Volkswagen GTI will emit 319 grams of CO2, which is about 4,785,000 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 228 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Volkswagen GTI.
The table below is a complete list of the 26 Volkswagen GTI fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen GTI | 28 | $1,800 |
| 2022 Volkswagen GTI | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2021 Volkswagen GTI | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2020 Volkswagen GTI | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2019 Volkswagen GTI | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2018 Volkswagen GTI | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2017 Volkswagen GTI | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2016 Volkswagen GTI | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2015 Volkswagen GTI | 28 | $2,650 |
| 2014 Volkswagen GTI | 27 | $2,750 |
| 2013 Volkswagen GTI | 27 | $2,750 |
| 2012 Volkswagen GTI | 27 | $2,750 |
| 2011 Volkswagen GTI | 25 | $2,950 |
| 2010 Volkswagen GTI | 25 | $2,950 |
| 2009 Volkswagen GTI | 25 | $2,950 |
| 2008 Volkswagen GTI | 25 | $2,950 |
| 2007 Volkswagen GTI | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2006 Volkswagen GTI | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2005 Volkswagen GTI | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2004 Volkswagen GTI | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2003 Volkswagen GTI | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2002 Volkswagen GTI | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2001 Volkswagen GTI | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2000 Volkswagen GTI | 22 | $3,350 |
| 1999 Volkswagen GTI | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1986 Volkswagen GTI | 25 | $2,500 |
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