2026 Volkswagen GLI
2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual · FWD
GasolineRegularCompact Cars
Official EPA record #49268 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed
Per month
$134.62
Per year
$1,615
Per mile
13.5¢/mi
5-year total
$8,075
Driving mix55% city / 45% highway
$/gal
MPG
Your own average replaces the EPA laboratory values — never averaged together with them — and the driving-mix setting stops applying, because a figure you measured already contains your own mix.
Notes & official EPA estimate
403.8 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.00/galAt $5.00/gal: $168.27/mo
Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,150/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.
Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Jul 24, 2026 — override anytime.
At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($4.00/gal regular), this 2026 Volkswagen GLI costs about $134.62 per month in fuel — $1,615 per year, 13.5¢/mi, $8,075 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #49268. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.
Official EPA efficiency
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| City MPG | 26 |
| Highway MPG | 36 |
| Combined MPG | 29 |
Official EPA estimates
| Estimate | Value |
|---|---|
| Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr) | $2,150/yr |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 306 g/mi |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| EPA smog rating | not published |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #49268 (record updated 2025-10-28). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2025-10-28.