2027 Volkswagen GLI

The CarCody take

The 2027 Volkswagen GLI is a compact car with front-wheel drive, a gasoline 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and an automatic AM-S7 transmission. It returns 29 MPG combined, with 26 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,300, and tailpipe CO2 is 307 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who split miles between city streets and highways Buyers wanting a compact, front-wheel-drive automatic car Highway commuters using the 35 MPG rating

What it is

The GLI is Volkswagen’s 2027 compact car. It uses gasoline and sends power to the front wheels.

Its engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an automatic AM-S7 transmission. The defining EPA figure is 29 MPG combined.

The numbers

The GLI is rated at 26 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. The combined figure of 29 MPG is the useful middle ground when your driving mixes both.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $2,300. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 307 grams of CO2 per mile.

Your actual cost will follow how much you drive and the share of city versus highway miles.

How it compares

The GLI sits in the EPA compact-car class. EPA lists a combined 29 MPG for the GLI.

Its fuel type is gasoline. The manufacturer is Volkswagen.

Who it suits

This car fits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car and spends enough time on highways to use its 35 MPG highway rating.

Front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission suit buyers who prefer that drivetrain and gearbox combination.

Trade-offs

The GLI’s 26 MPG city rating is lower than its 35 MPG highway rating, so stop-and-go driving will use more fuel than steady highway travel.

It runs on gasoline rather than electricity, and its EPA annual fuel cost is $2,300.

Verdict

Choose the 2027 GLI if a compact body, front-wheel drive, and automatic operation match your daily routes. Its 29 MPG combined rating gives a clear running-cost baseline, with highway trips using fuel more sparingly than city errands. The $2,300 yearly estimate and 307 grams of CO2 per mile make the ownership trade-off plain. Drivers focused on minimizing fuel use should compare this figure with other compact cars before deciding.