2019 Volkswagen GTIFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
24
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
27
MPG

Trim Comparison

Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Automatic (AM-S7)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
31
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
326 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,494/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,309/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,160/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,298/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,512/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,506/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,106/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,566/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,413/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,471/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 27 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

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