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2022-2027 Volkswagen GLI MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 28–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2027 Volkswagen GLI at a glance
The 2022-2027 Volkswagen GLI covers 6 model years in the EPA database (11 configurations in all), rated 28–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,250 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027; 2023 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2022-2027 Volkswagen GLI by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 29–30 MPG | $2,210–$2,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 28–30 MPG | $2,190–$2,340 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 30 MPG | $2,190–$2,200 | Same EPA ratings as 2022 |
| 2022 | Gas | 30 MPG | $2,190–$2,200 | First year |
What the 2027 GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$188
$2,250 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.75
Per 100 miles
$15.00
Five years
$11,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$460less a year
Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Volkswagen GLI MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,250.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLI (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,250 |
2026 Volkswagen GLI MPG
29 MPG · $2,250/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,210 to $2,250, $40 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,250 |
| GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 36 | 29 | $2,250 |
2025 Volkswagen GLI MPG
29–30 MPG · $2,210–$2,290/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,190 to $2,210, $20 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,210 |
| GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,290 |
2024 Volkswagen GLI MPG
28–30 MPG · $2,190–$2,340/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,190.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,190 |
| GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,340 |
2023 Volkswagen GLI MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2022
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2023 Volkswagen GLI as for the 2022 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2022 section above.See 2022
2022 Volkswagen GLI MPG
30 MPG · $2,190–$2,200/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,190 |
| GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,200 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,060 in California and $1,960 in Texas, a $1,100 difference.
- California $3,060
- Washington $2,840
- New York $2,250
- Florida $2,130
- Texas $1,960
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small car models.
Generations
- 2022-2027* (A7)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2027 Volkswagen GLI get?
EPA rates the 2022-2027 Volkswagen GLI at 28–30 MPG combined across 11 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 30 MPG (26 city, 36 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2027 Volkswagen GLI?
The GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The lowest top rating, 29 MPG, was in 2026 and 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2027 Volkswagen GLI?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. In 2023 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Volkswagen GLI per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,250 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,250 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Volkswagen GLI 100 miles?
About $15.00 per 100 miles for the GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Volkswagen GLI more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 26 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2027 Volkswagen GLI compare with other small car configurations?
The GLI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,250 a year to fuel, $460 less than the class median of $2,710, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Volkswagen GLI different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,250. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2027 against 2 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Volkswagen GLI for that year.