Volkswagen
Models, fuel economy and running costs
This database covers 10 popular Volkswagen models across 34 model years, with fuel economy and running costs from the U.S. EPA. Across the lineup, combined economy runs from 19 to 119 MPGe.
Models
| Model | Years | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon | 2019–2020 | 23-25 MPGe | $3,200-$3,450 |
| Atlas | 2018–2020 | 19-24 MPGe | $2,700-$3,400 |
| Beetle | 2016–2019 | 26-29 MPGe | $2,250-$2,500 |
| CC | 2016–2017 | 20-25 MPGe | $3,200-$3,250 |
| Eos | 2016–2016 | 25-25 MPGe | $3,200-$3,200 |
| Golf/GTI | 2016–2020 | 24-119 MPGe | $650-$3,300 |
| Jetta | 2016–2020 | 27-44 MPGe | $1,800-$2,400 |
| Passat | 2016–2020 | 22-29 MPGe | $2,250-$2,950 |
| Tiguan | 2016–2020 | 21-25 MPGe | $2,600-$3,800 |
| Touareg | 2016–2017 | 19-24 MPGe | $3,400-$3,950 |
Most and least efficient
Among the Volkswagen models here, the Atlas is the most economical on average at about 20 MPGe, while the Golf/GTI is the thirstiest at about 34 MPGe. The gap between them shows how much the model and body style — not the brand alone — decide your fuel bill.
Fuel types in the lineup
Volkswagen models in this dataset run on diesel and electric and gasoline and hybrid. Choosing a hybrid or electric version cuts the fuel line of the budget the most, especially in city driving, while a conventional gasoline model usually costs less to buy in the first place. Use the comparison tool to set the trade-off against a rival in the same class.
Coverage and method
This Volkswagen section covers 10 models over 34 model-years, drawn from the U.S. EPA's fuel economy files and NHTSA crash-test data. Every figure is an official estimate, so use it to compare vehicles and spot the outliers rather than as a promise of what you will get at the pump. Where a model changed engines, transmissions or body styles between years, the year-by-year pages show the difference.
Pick a model for its year-by-year fuel economy and specs, or open the comparison tool to line any two up side by side. ← All makes