2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (26–33 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 4-cyl, 1.4 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 26–33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,050–$2,600
- Configurations
- 4
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 1.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 36–39 | 32–33 | $2,050–$2,100 | 267–279 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 23–24 | 30–32 | 26–27 | $2,500–$2,600 | 324–343 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 (S8) | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,050 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
According to EPA data, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is rated at 26–33 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,050 to $2,600.