2018 Volkswagen Golf/GTI

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is listed in 13 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo and Electric, 100 kW AC PMSM powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 119 MPG.

Model year2018
Versions13
ClassCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miEV range
GTI2.0 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular24 / 32 / 278.7322Compact Cars
GTI2.0 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular25 / 33 / 288.4320Compact Cars
Golf1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular24 / 33 / 288.4320Compact Cars
Golf1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular25 / 34 / 298.1309Compact Cars
Golf Alltrack1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 30 / 259.4354Small Station Wagons
Golf Alltrack1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 30 / 249.8362Small Station Wagons
Golf R2.0 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel DrivePremium22 / 29 / 259.4354Compact Cars
Golf R2.0 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 29 / 249.8366Compact Cars
Golf SportWagen1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular24 / 33 / 288.4320Small Station Wagons
Golf SportWagen1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular25 / 34 / 298.1310Small Station Wagons
Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 29 / 249.8361Small Station Wagons
Golf SportWagen 4motion1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular22 / 31 / 259.4351Small Station Wagons
e-GolfElectric, 100 kW AC PMSMAutomatic (A1)Front-Wheel DriveElectricity119 MPGe28 kWh/100 mi0125 mi

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf/GTI.

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