Volkswagen GLI MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Volkswagen GLI MPG for every model year from 2022 to 2027.
GLI MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 11 configurations of the GLI. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
GLI MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every GLI configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
How the GLI Compares
The EPA rated 16 compact cars for 2026. The best GLI version, at 29 MPG combined, ties for 10th with 1 other model of 16. Combined ratings in the class run from 12 to 50 MPG, with a median of 30. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Corolla | 50 MPG |
| 2 | Lexus UX | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG |
| 4 | MINI Cooper | 32 MPG |
| 5 | BMW 2 Series | 31 MPG |
| 10 | Volkswagen GLI | 29 MPG |
What Does a GLI Cost to Fuel?
Pick a GLI, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
GLI MPG Questions
Which GLI year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2022 to 2025 GLI holds the top EPA rating at 30 MPG combined (26 city, 36 highway). Among 2026 models, the GLI is rated at 29 MPG combined.
Why doesn't my GLI match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 11 ratings for the GLI from 2022 to 2027, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov