2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
7 configurations — EPA fuel economy ratings
| Trim / Variant | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel | Drive | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | 23 | 33 | 26 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| Golf | 29 | 37 | 32 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl Turbo | Automatic (S6) |
| Golf | 29 | 39 | 32 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 6-spd |
| Golf | 24 | 31 | 26 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) |
| Golf R | 19 | 27 | 22 | Premium Gasoline | All-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 6-spd |
| GTI | 24 | 33 | 27 | Premium Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl Turbo | Automatic (S6) |
| GTI | 21 | 31 | 25 | Premium Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 6-spd |