2011 Volkswagen GTI MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2011 Volkswagen GTI.

The 2011 Volkswagen GTI has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2011 Volkswagen GTI Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2011 Volkswagen GTI Automatic (S6) 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 2011 Volkswagen GTI Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2011 Volkswagen GTI is 26 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 L252131
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L272433

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2011 Volkswagen GTI?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI is $2,850.

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 2011 Volkswagen GTI to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,750 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$2,950spend $3,250 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,750spend $2,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2011 Volkswagen GTI Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2011 Volkswagen GTI 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 L12
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2011 Volkswagen GTI Emit?

The 2011 Volkswagen GTI will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2011 Volkswagen GTI.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2011 Volkswagen GTI model options.

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Volkswagen GTI Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,250
Fuel Cost$2,950
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Volkswagen GTI Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,250
Fuel Cost$2,750
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2011 Volkswagen GTI MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/gti/2011.

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