2016 Volkswagen GTI MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI.

The 2016 Volkswagen GTI has 2 model options: Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2016 Volkswagen GTI Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2016 Volkswagen GTI Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Volkswagen GTI Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI is 28 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 28 25 33
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 28 25 34

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Volkswagen GTI?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Volkswagen GTI is $2,250.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Volkswagen GTI to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $250 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,250 save $250
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,250 save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Volkswagen GTI Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Volkswagen GTI will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Volkswagen GTI Emit?

The 2016 Volkswagen GTI will emit an average of about 4,725,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 161 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Volkswagen GTI.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Volkswagen GTI model options.

Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 25
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 28
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 250
Fuel Cost $2,250
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,785,000
Trees Needed to Offset 228
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 25
Highway MPG 34
Combined MPG 28
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 250
Fuel Cost $2,250
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,665,000
Trees Needed to Offset 222
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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