The Volkswagen GLI window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (competitive fuel economy) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Volkswagen GLI VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Volkswagen GLI window sticker — build, options & years
The Volkswagen GLI ran from 2008–2009. Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Volkswagen GLI VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2008, 2009; the most-complained-about are 2009, 2008. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Volkswagen GLI VIN decoder.
What the Volkswagen GLI sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the GLI, latest tested year 2027:
The label also prints an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 304 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the GLI under Compact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the GLI's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2022 to 2027. Worth checking before you compare a GLI sticker from one year with another:
The figure has stayed broadly flat across the span. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the Volkswagen GLI sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 29 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every GLI VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Volkswagen GLI VIN decoder.
GLI window sticker — every model year
This covers the Volkswagen GLI for 2008–2009. Enter any GLI VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Volkswagen model.
Want GLI recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Volkswagen GLI VIN decoder →
Other Volkswagen window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 29 mpg | |
| Volkswagen Atlas | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 24 mpg | |
| Volkswagen Beetle | Subcompact Cars | 38 mpg | |
| Volkswagen Jetta | Compact Cars | 44 mpg | |
| Volkswagen Golf | Compact Cars | 38 mpg | |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 113 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Volkswagen GLI
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every GLI, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Volkswagen GLI all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Volkswagen GLI whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Volkswagen GLI window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 29 mpg combined (26 city / 35 highway), from its 2027 rating, with an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Volkswagen GLI sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Volkswagen GLI may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Volkswagen GLI?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.