Volkswagen
Golf

U.S. fuel economy and specifications from the EPA.

Volkswagen Golf hatchback as sold in the 2020s
38Best combined MPG2000 model year
1986–2021Model years24 with EPA ratings
80Rated configurationsDrive, transmission and engine
1.4–2.5 LEngine sizeDisplacement

Best combined MPG by model year

The highest EPA rating among each year's configurations.

1986 35 MPG
1987 33 MPG
1988 25 MPG
1989 34 MPG
1990 No rating
1991 No rating
1992 No rating
1993 No rating
1994 No rating
1995 No rating
1996 No rating
1997 No rating
1998 No rating
1999 24 MPG
2000 38 MPG
2001 38 MPG
2002 38 MPG
2003 38 MPG
2004 36 MPG
2005 35 MPG
2006 34 MPG
2007 No rating
2008 No rating
2009 No rating
2010 32 MPG
2011 32 MPG
2012 32 MPG
2013 32 MPG
2014 32 MPG
2015 35 MPG
2016 29 MPG
2017 29 MPG
2018 29 MPG
2019 32 MPG
2020 32 MPG
2021 33 MPG

2 configurations.

Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)

Regular gasoline · Compact Cars

Combined MPG
32
Engine displacement
1.4 L
Cylinders
4
EPA listing for this configuration: 2021, Front-Wheel Drive, Automatic (S8), 1.4 L, Regular

Front-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd

Regular gasoline · Compact Cars

Combined MPG
33
Engine displacement
1.4 L
Cylinders
4
EPA listing for this configuration: 2021, Front-Wheel Drive, Manual 6-spd, 1.4 L, Regular

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