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2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 22–32 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI at a glance
The 2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI covers 2 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 22–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $2,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Golf 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (32 MPG), at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2014.
2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI by model year
What the 2014 GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$246
$2,950 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.92
Per 100 miles
$19.67
Five years
$14,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$110less a year
Class median $3,060 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,920.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,950 |
| Golf | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,520 |
| GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,280 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 39 | 32 | $2,920 |
| Golf 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,950 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI MPG
22–32 MPG · $2,470–$3,640/yr
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,940 |
| Golf 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 24 | 31 | 26 | $2,470 |
| Golf 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,480 |
| GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,250 |
| Golf R | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,640 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 39 | 32 | $2,920 |
| Golf 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,950 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,520 in California and $2,560 in Texas, a $960 difference.
- California $3,520
- Washington $3,310
- New York $2,910
- Florida $2,700
- Texas $2,560
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI get?
EPA rates the 2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI at 22–32 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Golf 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 32 MPG (29 city, 39 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 22–27 MPG; Diesel: 32 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI?
Every model year of the 2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI tops out at 32 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014.
How does the 2013-2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2009-2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI) is rated 22–32 MPG combined and costs $2,470–$3,640 a year to fuel; the 2013-2014 model is rated 22–32 MPG and costs $2,470–$3,640 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 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 $2,950 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,520–$3,280 a year. That is a $760 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 100 miles?
About $19.67 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 $16.80 and $21.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 24 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI compare with other small car configurations?
The GTI 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,950 a year to fuel, $110 less than the class median of $3,060, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 360 rated small car configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,920. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2014 against 7 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI for that year.