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Volkswagen MPG by model
EPA has rated 26 Volkswagen nameplates in model years 1984–2026; nine of them have a page of their own here. Its highest rating is 44 MPG, by the Jetta (hybrid) in 2013–2016. The Jetta has the longest record, 43 model years, and the Eurovan the weakest yearly peak, 14 MPG. Of the 26, 16 are cars. For 2026 EPA rated six of its nameplates with fuel-burning versions; the Jetta leads them at 34 MPG.
Every Volkswagen nameplate
| Nameplate | Model years | Class (most years) | Best version, MPG | Weakest year | Other powertrains |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle | 1998–2019 | subcompact cars | 38 (2001–2003) | 23 | diesel |
| Eurovan | 1993–1995, 1997 and 1999–2003 | minivans | 17 (1993–1994) | 14 | gasoline only |
| Golf/GTI | 1985–2026 | compact cars | 38 (2001–2003) | 24 | diesel, electric |
| Jetta | 1984–2026 | compact cars | 44 (2014–2016) | 23 | diesel, hybrid |
| Passat | 1990–2022 | midsize cars | 37 (1998) | 18 | diesel |
| Quantum | 1984–1988 | compact cars | 33 (1984) | 19 | diesel |
| Rabbit | 1984 and 2006–2009 | compact cars | 38 (1984) | 22 | diesel |
| Touareg | 2004–2017 | SUVs | 24 (2016) | 16 | diesel, hybrid |
| Vanagon | 1984–1991 | vans | 17 (1989–1991) | 15 | gasoline only |
| Arteon | 2019–2024 | large cars | 28 (2022–2023) | 25 | gasoline only |
| Atlas | 2018–2026 | small SUVs | 24 (2018) | 22 | gasoline only |
| Cabrio | 1995–2002 | subcompact cars | 24 (2000–2002) | 23 | gasoline only |
| Cabriolet | 1985–1993 | minicompact cars | 25 (1990–1992) | 23 | gasoline only |
| CC | 2009–2017 | compact cars | 25 (2015–2017) | 25 | gasoline only |
| Corrado | 1990–1994 | subcompact cars | 21 (1990–1992) | 19 | gasoline only |
| Eos | 2007–2016 | subcompact cars | 25 (2014–2016) | 24 | gasoline only |
| Fox | 1987–1993 | small station wagons | 25 (1991–1993) | 24 | gasoline only |
| GLI | 2022–2026 | compact cars | 30 (2023–2025) | 29 | gasoline only |
| ID. Buzz | 2025 | electric | 83 MPGe | – | electric |
| ID.4 | 2021–2026 | electric | 113 MPGe | – | electric |
| Phaeton | 2004–2006 | large cars | 16 (2004–2006) | 16 | gasoline only |
| R32 | 2004 and 2008 | subcompact cars | 20 (2008) | 19 | gasoline only |
| Routan | 2009–2014 | minivans | 20 (2012–2014) | 20 | flex-fuel |
| Scirocco | 1984–1988 | subcompact cars | 23 (1985–1987) | 22 | gasoline only |
| Taos | 2022–2026 | small SUVs | 31 (2024–2026) | 31 | gasoline only |
| Tiguan | 2009–2026 | small SUVs | 29 (2025–2026) | 21 | gasoline only |