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Golf

Model years 2012–2021 · Hatchback · Compact car

GasElectricDiesel

Combined MPG: 24–35
Electric range: 83–125 mi
Seats: 5
Drivetrain: FWD · AWD

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with seating for 5, offered as gas, electric and diesel, with up to 35 MPG combined and up to 125 miles of electric range. It comes with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Our catalog covers model years 2012–2021.

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Volkswagen Golf — Photo: CarCompass · AI-generated illustration (Nano Banana)

Key specs

Body style: Hatchback, Wagon
Segment: Compact car
Model years: 2012–2021
Seats: 5
Fuel: Gas, Electric, Diesel
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive
City MPG: 21–31
Highway MPG: 29–43
Combined MPG: 24–35
Electric range: 83–125 mi

Versions by year

Engines, transmissions and EPA fuel economy for each model year.

2 versions

Versions by year · 2021
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain	Fuel	MPG city / hwy / comb.
Golf	1.4L 4-cyl Turbo	Automatic	FWD	Gas	29 / 36 / 32
Golf	1.4L 4-cyl Turbo	Manual	FWD	Gas	29 / 39 / 33

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.