Volkswagen
Golf R
U.S. fuel economy and specifications from the EPA.

26Best combined MPG2015 model year
2012–2027Model years11 with EPA ratings
16Rated configurationsDrive, transmission and engine
2 LEngine sizeDisplacement
Best combined MPG by model year
The highest EPA rating among each year's configurations.
2012 22 MPG
2013 22 MPG
2014 No rating
2015 26 MPG
2016 25 MPG
2017 25 MPG
2018 25 MPG
2019 26 MPG
2020 No rating
2021 No rating
2022 No rating
2023 No rating
2024 25 MPG
2025 25 MPG
2026 25 MPG
2027 26 MPG
1 configuration.
All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium gasoline · Midsize Cars
- Combined MPG
- 26
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium gasoline · Midsize Cars
- Combined MPG
- 25
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 25
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
2025 EPA test-car reference
Engine ratings from the EPA test-car reference.
| Engine rated hp | Displacement | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 2.0 L | Automated Manual- Selectable (e.g. Automated Manual with paddles) · 7 gears | All Wheel Drive |
All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 25
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 23
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 24
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 26
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 24
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 25
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6)
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 25
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 25
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6)
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 25
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 25
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6)
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 26
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 22
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4
All-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd
Premium gasoline · Compact Cars
- Combined MPG
- 22
- Engine displacement
- 2.0 L
- Cylinders
- 4