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Volkswagen · model year 2027
2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 52 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #52 of 105 - 136 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #136 of 401 - 517 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #517 of 539 - 06 Volkswagen cars
Every model year, newest first #6 of 1,374 - 387 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #387 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a gasoline-powered midsize car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its EPA figures are 25 MPG city, 34 MPG highway, and 28 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,400, with tailpipe emissions of 317 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 34 MPG highway rating
- 28 MPG combined EPA rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Automatic transmission
- 2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 25 MPG city rating
- $2,400 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
- 317 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers mixing city streets and highway miles Buyers wanting a midsize front-wheel-drive car Drivers comfortable with gasoline running costs
The 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI makes sense for drivers who divide their miles between city streets and highways. Its combined rating is 28 MPG, with a noticeable spread from 25 MPG city to 34 MPG highway. The EPA estimates $2,400 in annual fuel costs and 317 grams of CO2 per mile. It is a straightforward fit when you want a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, and you accept the fuel budget that comes with those numbers.
What it is
The 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a midsize car in Volkswagen’s Golf/GTI family. It uses gasoline, front-wheel drive, a 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo engine, and an automatic (AM-S7) transmission.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 28 MPG combined. That blends the 25 MPG city rating with the 34 MPG highway rating.
Your result depends on where you drive. City trips use the lower figure, while steady highway driving is rated higher.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,400. That gives you a direct budget number for gasoline use under the EPA’s estimate.
Tailpipe carbon dioxide is rated at 317 grams per mile.
How it compares
The Golf GTI appears in the midsize-car class, so its 28 MPG combined result can be weighed against other cars in the midsize cars list.
Its gasoline drivetrain is another detail to consider alongside the wider cars list. The useful comparison points are combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and annual fuel cost.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a clear split between city and highway economy.
It fits driving that includes both urban trips and highway miles, where the EPA ratings show 25 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway.
Trade-offs
The 28 MPG combined result comes with a 25 MPG city rating, so frequent stop-and-go driving will not match its highway figure.
It stays with gasoline power and front-wheel drive. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,400, and emissions are 317 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
The Golf GTI’s numbers point to a balanced midsize car for mixed driving. Its 34 MPG highway rating can help on longer runs, while the 25 MPG city figure sets a lower expectation in town. The $2,400 annual fuel-cost estimate gives ownership planning a concrete starting point. Choose it if those gasoline, front-wheel-drive, and automatic-transmission terms fit your routine.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 28 MPG
- City MPG
- 25 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 317 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S7)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 28 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 25 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,400.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo engine and an automatic (AM-S7) transmission.
Is the Golf GTI front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive type is front-wheel drive.
What class of car is it?
The EPA class is Midsize Cars.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The tailpipe rating is 317 grams of CO2 per mile.
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