Model year guide
2026 Volkswagen GOLF R
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Volkswagen GOLF R is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2026 Volkswagen GOLF R at a glance
Combined25 mpg
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2026 Volkswagen GOLF R MPG & running costs
Combined25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume20 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2026 Volkswagen GOLF R costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.