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Volkswagen GLI MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2022–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volkswagen GLI fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volkswagen GLI for 6 model years, 2022 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 28–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 29 MPG combined and costing $2,250 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2022 is the 2025 GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 30 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Volkswagen GLI MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027* (A7) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 29 | $2,250 |
| 2026 | 29 | $2,250 |
| 2025 | 29–30 | $2,210–$2,290 |
| 2024 | 28–30 | $2,190–$2,340 |
| 2023 | 30 | $2,190–$2,200 |
| 2022 | 30 | $2,190–$2,200 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volkswagen GLI generations
1 generations between 2022 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volkswagen GLI's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volkswagen GLI run 28–30 MPG across model years 2022 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 29 MPG.
Which Volkswagen GLI model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025 Volkswagen GLI GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2022, at 30 MPG.
How much does a Volkswagen GLI cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,250 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,250.
Has the Volkswagen GLI's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 30 MPG in 2022 to 29 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG less.
Which Volkswagen GLI model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2023. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.