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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a compact car, rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. No NHTSA recalls are on record for this model year.

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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Combined MPG
32
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$32,000
Recalls
0

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Model year2020
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.4 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG29
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG32
CO₂ tailpipe280 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Golf32 MPG combined
Golf31 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City29 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined32 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Golf GTI32 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 1% more efficient than the Golf GTI's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$564/mo
Amount financed
$28,800
Total interest
$5,010
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5-year fuel cost
$6,281

$1,256/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG32
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (0)

No NHTSA recalls on record for this model year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway).

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI reliable?

NHTSA has no recall campaigns on record for the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI, which is a positive reliability signal. Always check for the latest updates before buying.

How safe is the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI costs roughly $1,256 per year to fuel, or about $6,281 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC