The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack does 25.3 mpg combined (22 city, 30.7 highway), which works out to about $1,518 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Volkswagen Golf Alltrack engine, compared
The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 22 / 30.7 | 2017–2019 | $1,518 |
What that actually costs
The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack burns a gallon every 25.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 474 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.126 |
| Fuel per year | $1,518 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,590 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$24 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,467 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack gives up 8.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 30.7 out there against 22 in town, a 40% drop worth $494 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30.7 mpg | $1,251 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.7 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Golf Alltrack changed over the years
The Golf Alltrack peaked in 2017 at 26 mpg (22 city, 32 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2019 at 25 — 1 mpg apart, or $59 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2019 car does 25.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2018 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2017 | 22 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack — 1 engine across 2017–2019. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,467. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack get?
25.3 mpg combined on average — 22 in the city and 30.7 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2017–2019.
How much does a Volkswagen Golf Alltrack cost in fuel per year?
About $1,518 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,590 over five years, or 0.126 dollars a mile.
Which Golf Alltrack engine is the most economical?
The 1.8L 4-cyl at 25.3 mpg.
Is the Golf Alltrack good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Golf Alltrack figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is $2,467 against the $1,518 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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