2024 Volkswagen GOLF problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2024 Volkswagen GOLF get?

The 2024 Volkswagen GOLF has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

2024 Volkswagen GOLF at a glance

Combined23–25 mpg

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2024 Volkswagen GOLF MPG & running costs

Combined23–25 mpg

City21 mpg

Highway30 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,425

EPA size classCompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7) or Manual 6-spd

Forced inductionTurbocharged

Engine start-stopOn some versions

Passenger volume93 cu ft

Cargo volume16 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Volkswagen GOLF costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,125

Fuel only$17,125

Per mile$0.23

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.

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What gas mileage does the 2024 Volkswagen GOLF get?

The 2024 Volkswagen GOLF has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.