Against 520 other 4-cyl cars rated 2017–2019, the Golf Alltrack trails their 27.3 mpg average by 2.3 mpg, about $129 a year.
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Kia Soul gets 29 mpg, the Subaru Impreza 31.7 mpg and the Honda Fit 36 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2019 Golf Alltrack. The Golf Alltrack costs the most of them to run: $469 a year more than the Honda Fit.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2019) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2017–2019 | +$129 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,467 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack gives up 8 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 22 in the city, $465 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2019) | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (36%) | 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 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack get?
25 mpg combined, 22 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2017 the Golf Alltrack has averaged 25.3 mpg.
Is the 2019 Golf Alltrack more efficient than the 2018?
About the same: 25 against 25 mpg combined.
Which Golf Alltrack year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017, at 26 mpg combined (22 city, 32 highway).
Does the Golf Alltrack get better gas mileage than the Kia Soul?
No: 25 mpg for the 2019 Golf Alltrack against 29 for the 2020 Kia Soul, about $212 a year more to run.
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