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Volkswagen fuel economy
50 Volkswagen models with five or more years of test sheets on file. Most efficient: the e-Golf at 119 MPGe.
Every Volkswagen on file, best sheet first
| Model | Combined | Fuel/yr | Class | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Golf | 119 MPGe | $403 | Compact Cars | 2015–2019 |
| ID.4 Pro | 113 MPGe | $425 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2021–2025 |
| ID.4 Pro S | 113 MPGe | $425 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2021–2025 |
| ID.4 AWD Pro | 102 MPGe | $471 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2021–2025 |
| ID.4 AWD Pro S | 102 MPGe | $471 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2021–2025 |
| Jetta | 34 MPG | $1412 | Compact Cars | 1984–2026 |
| Golf | 32.5 MPG | $1477 | Compact Cars | 1986–2021 |
| Golf SportWagen | 31.5 MPG | $1524 | Small Station Wagons | 2015–2019 |
| Taos | 31 MPG | $1548 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2022–2026 |
| Beetle | 29 MPG | $1655 | Compact Cars | 2012–2019 |
| Beetle Convertible | 29 MPG | $1655 | Subcompact Cars | 2013–2019 |
| GLI | 29 MPG | $1655 | Compact Cars | 2022–2027 |
| Jetta SportWagen | 29 MPG | $1655 | Small Station Wagons | 2008–2014 |
| Arteon | 28 MPG | $1714 | Large Cars | 2019–2023 |
| Passat | 28 MPG | $1714 | Midsize Cars | 1990–2022 |
| Taos 4motion | 28 MPG | $1714 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2022–2026 |
| Tiguan | 28 MPG | $1714 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2009–2026 |
| GTI | 27 MPG | $1778 | Compact Cars | 1986–2026 |
| Jetta Wagon | 26.5 MPG | $1811 | Small Station Wagons | 2001–2005 |
| Arteon 4motion | 25 MPG | $1920 | Large Cars | 2019–2024 |
| Atlas | 25 MPG | $1920 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2018–2027 |
| CC | 25 MPG | $1920 | Compact Cars | 2009–2017 |
| Eos | 25 MPG | $1920 | Subcompact Cars | 2007–2016 |
| Fox | 25 MPG | $1920 | Subcompact Cars | 1987–1993 |
| Golf R | 25 MPG | $1920 | Compact Cars | 2012–2026 |
| Passat Wagon | 25 MPG | $1920 | Midsize Station Wagons | 1990–2010 |
| Tiguan 4motion | 25 MPG | $1920 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2009–2026 |
| Rabbit | 24 MPG | $2000 | Compact Cars | 1984–2009 |
| Cabrio | 23.5 MPG | $2043 | Subcompact Cars | 1995–2002 |
| Atlas 4motion | 23 MPG | $2087 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2018–2027 |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 23 MPG | $2087 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2020–2026 |
| Cabriolet | 23 MPG | $2087 | Minicompact Cars | 1985–1993 |
| Golf/GTI | 23 MPG | $2087 | Compact Cars | 1985–1998 |
| New Beetle | 23 MPG | $2087 | Subcompact Cars | 1998–2010 |
| New Beetle Convertible | 23 MPG | $2087 | Minicompact Cars | 2003–2010 |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 MPG | $2182 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2020–2026 |
| GTI 16v | 21 MPG | $2286 | Compact Cars | 1987–1992 |
| Jetta GLI 16v | 21 MPG | $2286 | Compact Cars | 1987–1992 |
| Touareg Hybrid | 21 MPG | $2286 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2011–2015 |
| CC 4motion | 20 MPG | $2400 | Compact Cars | 2009–2017 |
| Routan | 20 MPG | $2400 | Minivan - 2WD | 2010–2014 |
| Passat 4motion | 19 MPG | $2526 | Compact Cars | 2000–2008 |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 19 MPG | $2526 | Midsize Station Wagons | 2000–2008 |
| Touareg | 19 MPG | $2526 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 2004–2017 |
| Quantum | 18.5 MPG | $2595 | Compact Cars | 1984–1988 |
| Quantum Wagon | 18.5 MPG | $2595 | Small Station Wagons | 1984–1988 |
| Eurovan | 16 MPG | $3000 | Minivan - 2WD | 1993–2003 |
| Eurovan Camper | 16 MPG | $3000 | Minivan - 2WD | 1995–2003 |
| Vanagon/Camper 2WD | 16 MPG | $3000 | Vans | 1986–1991 |
| Vanagon Syncro 4WD | 14 MPG | $3429 | Vans | 1986–1991 |
Fuel costs at $3.20/gal fixed JUL 2026, over 15,000 miles a year — the same basis used everywhere in this book. Electric models are rated in MPGe and are not directly comparable on fuel cost.
SOURCE·US EPA fuel-economy test data·FUEL ASSUMED AT $3.20/GAL FROM JUL 2026·REVIEWED JUL 2026
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