Volkswagen GTI MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen GTI model year from 1985 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the GTI has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1985 (up to 35 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen GTI fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $41,017 | 5 listings |
| 2025 | 27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $34,358 | 8 listings |
| 2024 | 27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $29,998 | 61 listings |
| 2023 | 27–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2022 | 28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $25,991 | 11 listings |
| 2021 | 26–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $27,998 | 7 listings |
| 2020 | 27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $21,991 | 6 listings |
| 2019 | 27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $24,998 | 9 listings |
| 2018 | 27–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $19,998 | 6 listings |
| 2017 | 27–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,995 | 32 listings |
| 2016 | 28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $13,700 | 16 listings |
| 2015 | 28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2014 | 25–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 25–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 25–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 25–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 25–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 24–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 24–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 22–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 22–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 22–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 21–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 21–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 19 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 19 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 19 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 19 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 21 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 22 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 22 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 22–25 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 25 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 23–35 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2026 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 27 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $41,017 on VehiSales (5 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2025 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2025 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 27 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $34,358 on VehiSales (8 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2024 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2024 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 27 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $29,998 on VehiSales (61 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
2023 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2023 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2022 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2022 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $25,991 on VehiSales (11 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2021 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2021 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $27,998 on VehiSales (7 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2020 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2020 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 27 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $21,991 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2019 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2019 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 27 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $24,998 on VehiSales (9 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
2018 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2018 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $19,998 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2017 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2017 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $17,995 on VehiSales (32 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2016 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2016 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $13,700 on VehiSales (16 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2015 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2015 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2014 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2014 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2013 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2013 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2012 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2012 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2011 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2011 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2010 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2010 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2009 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2009 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2008 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2008 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2007 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2007 GTI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2006 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2006 GTI was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2005 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2005 GTI was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2004 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2004 GTI was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GTI | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2003 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2003 GTI was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GTI | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2002 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2002 GTI was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GTI | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GTI | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2001 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2001 GTI was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GTI | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2000 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 2000 GTI was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GTI | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1999 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1999 GTI was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GTI | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1998 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1998 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI VR6 | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1997 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1997 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI VR6 | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1996 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1996 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI VR6 | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1995 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1995 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI VR6 | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1993 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1993 GTI was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf III / GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Golf III / GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Golf III / GTI | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1992 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1992 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 16v | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1991 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1991 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 16v | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1990 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1990 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 16v | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1989 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1989 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 16v | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1988 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1988 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 16v | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1987 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1987 GTI was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI/Golf GT | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| GTI 16v | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| GTI/Golf GT | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 MPG |
1986 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1986 GTI was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
1985 Volkswagen GTI: engines & MPG
The 1985 GTI was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 35 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf/GTI | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Golf/GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Golf/GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Golf/GTI | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen GTI get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the GTI range from 19 to 35 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1985 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Volkswagen GTI have?
The 2026 GTI was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen GTI require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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