2012 Volkswagen GTI

2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD

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Official EPA record #31201 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$206.38

Per year

$2,477

Per mile

20.6¢/mi

5-year total

$12,385

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

488.5 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $5.07/galAt $6.07/gal: $247.09/mo

A mile road trip costs about $61.80 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $3,100/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Aug 27, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($5.07/gal premium), this 2012 Volkswagen GTI costs about $206.38 per month in fuel — $2,477 per year, 20.6¢/mi, $12,385 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of August 27, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #31201. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

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Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City MPG	21
Highway MPG	31
Combined MPG	25

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$3,100/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	355 g/mi
EPA smog rating (Bin 5)	5/10

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #31201 (record updated 2016-09-26). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2016-09-26.

View this record on FuelEconomy.gov — includes owner-shared real-world MPG for this vehicle.

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