2018 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 2018 Volkswagen GTI.

The 2018 Volkswagen GTI has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2018 Volkswagen GTI Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2018 Volkswagen GTI Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2018 Volkswagen GTI Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2018 Volkswagen GTI is 28 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 L282533
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L272432

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2018 Volkswagen GTI?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2018 Volkswagen GTI is $2,275.

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 2018 Volkswagen GTI to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $125 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$2,250save $250
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,300save $0

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2018 Volkswagen GTI Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2018 Volkswagen GTI will consume in one year is 11 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 L11
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2018 Volkswagen GTI Emit?

The 2018 Volkswagen GTI will emit an average of about 4,815,000 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 165 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2018 Volkswagen GTI.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2018 Volkswagen GTI model options.

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Volkswagen GTI Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,800,000
Trees Needed to Offset229
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-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 2018 Volkswagen GTI Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,830,000
Trees Needed to Offset230
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2018 Volkswagen GTI MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/gti/2018.

  • "2018 Volkswagen GTI MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/gti/2018. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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