2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (22–32 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 5-cyl, 2.5 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Diesel, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 22–32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600–$3,750
- Configurations
- 7
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.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37–39 | 32 | $3,000 | 315–318 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 | 401 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 21–24 | 31–33 | 25–27 | $3,050–$3,300 | 331–358 g/mi |
| 5-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 23–24 | 31–33 | 26 | $2,600 | 334–335 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 —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 | $3,000 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 5 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 | $3,000 |
| Golf R | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | $3,050 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
According to EPA data, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is rated at 22–32 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 5 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline, Diesel, and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,600 to $3,750.