2026 Volkswagen GLI Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2026 Volkswagen GLI (29 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Compact Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.0 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,300
Configurations
2

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2026 Volkswagen GLI. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive2635–3629$2,300306–307 g/mi

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2026 Volkswagen GLI (2 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
GLIFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)42.0Regular Gasoline263529$2,300
GLIFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd42.0Regular Gasoline263629$2,300

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2026 Volkswagen GLI?

According to EPA data, the 2026 Volkswagen GLI is rated at 29 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2026 Volkswagen GLI have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 2026 Volkswagen GLI use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2026 Volkswagen GLI?

The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $2,300.