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2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 24–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI at a glance
The 2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 24–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $3,210 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (25 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI by model year
What the 2008 GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$268
$3,210 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.35
Per 100 miles
$21.40
Five years
$16,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$620less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI MPG
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,210.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,210 |
| GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Volkswagen Golf / GTI MPG
24–25 MPG · $3,210–$3,350/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,210 |
| GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,830 in California and $2,790 in Texas, a $1,040 difference.
- California $3,830
- Washington $3,600
- New York $3,170
- Florida $2,930
- Texas $2,790
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2006
- 2007-2008 (Mk5)
- 2009-2012 (Mk6)
- 2013-2014
- 2015-2021 (Mk7)
- 2022-2027* (Mk8)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI get?
EPA rates the 2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI at 24–25 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI?
Every model year of the 2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI tops out at 25 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008.
How does the 2007-2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI) is rated 21–38 MPG combined and costs $2,480–$3,650 a year to fuel; the 2007-2008 model is rated 24–25 MPG and costs $3,210–$3,350 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,210 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,210–$3,350 a year. That is a $140 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 100 miles?
About $21.40 per 100 miles for the GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.40 and $22.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 22 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI compare with other small car configurations?
The GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,210 a year to fuel, $620 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated small car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI different from the 2007 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,210. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2008 against 2 configurations for 2007. See the 2007 Volkswagen Golf / GTI for that year.