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How Does the Volkswagen MPG Compare to Other Vehicles?

Generally, these MPG ratings rocket Volkswagen cars and SUVs above the average for the industry. Several VW models – like the VW Taos or VW Jetta – clear the competition by a significant margin. For example, the 2025 VW Jetta beats the fuel efficiency of the Mazda3 by two combined MPG, at 33 MPG (Combined) vs. 31 MPG (Combined).³ And you won't need to ask questions like "What is the VW diesel MPG?" Most of these models perform optimally with regular gasoline, and the Golf variants work excellently off of premium fuel.

If you want to reduce your carbon footprint further, you can go ahead and ditch fuel-burning engines with our VW electric models. For example, while there is no VW bus MPG, that's only because the VW ID. Buzz minibus is an all-electric model with up to 90 MPGe (City)² – this rating measures how efficiently the motor uses the battery's stored electricity. The smaller VW all-electric vehicle, the ID.4, lifts this rating to 115 MPGe (City).²

Year Over Year: VW Atlas MPG, Taos MPG & Other Modern Models

As you can see, as the years have passed, the Volkswagen MPG has kept improving. Take the VW Tiguan, for example. Starting at 22/29/25 MPG (City/Highway/Combined) in 2020,¹ the VW Tiguan has brought its ratings up by one MPG for each category, letting you enjoy the latest automotive advancements with even better efficiency. All Volkswagen vehicles have seen similar improvements – the one exception is the Golf R; 2022 was the first year that standard AWD was implemented, and AWD usually lowers MPGs.

Feel free to check our pre-owned inventory for some of these prestigious model years, like the 2020 Jetta and its incredible 30/40/34 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).¹

Explore VW Gas Mileage at Volkswagen Pittsfield

Ready to experience how the Volkswagen MPG furthers the quality and satisfaction you'll experience behind the wheel of any of these models? Our Volkswagen dealer near Albany, NY, is ready to assist you. Give us a call, and we'll schedule your test drive with a new or pre-owned Volkswagen vehicle. We'll go over how different trim levels might affect your expected performance and what maintenance cycles you can undergo to keep your efficiency high.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Volkswagen gets the best MPG?

For 2025, the Volkswagen vehicle with the best MPG is the VW Jetta. The VW Jetta MPG is an incredible EPA-Estimated 29/40/33 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).¹ If you prefer an electric option, the Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle requires no fuel, instead offering a battery-and-motor setup that provides up to 115 MPGe (Combined).²

Which Volkswagen is fuel-efficient?

Volkswagen models are generally quite fuel-efficient. The VW Taos MPG, for example, has an EPA-estimated 28/36/31 MPG (City/Highway/Combined),¹ an extremely high number for a non-hybrid compact crossover. The VW ID. Buzz MPG, or MPGe as it is an electric minibus, is similarly efficient, reaching a 83 MPGe (Combined) rating from the EPA.²

Are Volkswagen models good on fuel?

Volkswagen cars and SUVs have excellent fuel ratings – even if you find them as older models. The EPA estimates the average MPG rating of 2024 vehicles to be at 28 MPG.¹ As an example, the 2024 VW Golf GTI MPG is at 27 MPG (Combined), despite being a high-performance hatchback. The Jetta, Jetta GLI, and Taos all feature MPG ratings above the EPA's average.¹

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¹Estimates only. For more information, please visit the official U.S. government source for all fuel economy at www.fueleconomy.gov.

²EPA estimates only. Your results will vary.

³EPA-estimated mileage. Actual results will vary.