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2021 Volkswagen Golf fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Combined fuel economy ranges from 32 to 33 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 39 highway.

At a glance

Combined
32 to 33 MPG depending on version
City and highway
29 and 39 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Golf
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 1.4L Front-Wheel Drive 293933 MPG $2,050
Golf
Automatic (S8)
4-cyl 1.4L Front-Wheel Drive 293632 MPG $2,100
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,050 per year in fuel, versus $2,100 for the least efficient.

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