Fuel economy details

Volkswagen GLI 2027

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

29combined MPG

26 / 35city / highway MPG

$2,300estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

SIDI · Automatic (AM-S7)

29 combined MPG

Fuel typeRegular Gasoline

Vehicle classCompact Cars

DriveFront-Wheel Drive

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Tailpipe CO₂307 g/mi

EPA base modelGLI

TurbochargerYes

Start-stop systemYes

Efficiency and cost

EPA fuel economy score: 6
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6
Estimated annual petroleum use: 10.3 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: saves $500

Interior space

Passenger volume: 94 cu ft
Luggage volume: 16 cu ft

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 12 EPA records from 2027 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 8%
Combined MPG vs median: 5.5 MPG below the class median.
Annual cost vs median: $375 higher than the class median.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.