Real MPG: Volkswagen Golf (2009 - 2013)

Number of RealMPGs submitted
22–72
Real MPG
49.7
Average

+Comfortable and quiet on the move, enjoyable to drive. Nicely trimmed with great attention to detail. 1.4 TSI sweeter to drive than a diesel.

-7-speed dry clutch DSG problems. EA189 diesel emissions problems. Chain cam 1.4 TSI problems, especially Twincharger. EGR problems with 1.6 TDI.

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Engine Official MPG (NEDC) Official MPG (WLTP) Real MPG Avg. Real MPG %  
1.2 TSI 49.6 mpg - 45.0 mpg 91% Submit
1.2 TSI 85 51.4 mpg - 49.1 mpg 95% Submit
1.2 TSI DSG 48.7 mpg - 43.8 mpg 90% Submit
1.4 44.1 mpg - 45.1 mpg 102% Submit
1.4 GT TSI 44.8 mpg - 37.8 mpg 84% Submit
1.4 GT TSI DSG 47.1 mpg - 38.4 mpg 81% Submit
1.4 TSI 45.6–47.1 mpg - 42.3 mpg 91% Submit
1.4 TSI DSG 47.1 mpg - 41.1 mpg 87% Submit
1.6 39.8 mpg - 34.3 mpg 86% Submit
1.6 TDI 60.1–62.8 mpg - 56.2 mpg 91% Submit
1.6 TDI 105 62.8 mpg - 54.2 mpg 86% Submit
1.6 TDI BlueMotion 68.9–74.3 mpg - 55.8 mpg 78% Submit
1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology 67.3–68.9 mpg - 55.9 mpg 82% Submit
1.6 TDI DSG 60.1 mpg - 50.5 mpg 84% Submit
1.6 TDI DSG BlueMotion Technology 67.3 mpg - 56.7 mpg 84% Submit
2.0 GT TDI 58.9 mpg - 52.2 mpg 89% Submit
2.0 GT TDI BlueMotion Technology 65.7 mpg - 57.5 mpg 88% Submit
2.0 GT TDI DSG 53.3 mpg - 47.5 mpg 89% Submit
2.0 TDI 57.6 mpg - 58.9 mpg 102% Submit
2.0 TDI 140 53.3–58.9 mpg - 55.1 mpg 98% Submit
2.0 TDI 140 DSG 53.3 mpg - 51.3 mpg 96% Submit
2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology 65.7 mpg - 58.5 mpg 89% Submit
GTD 55.4 mpg - 49.7 mpg 90% Submit
GTD DSG 52.3 mpg - 46.1 mpg 88% Submit
GTI 38.7 mpg - 34.5 mpg 89% Submit
GTI DSG 38.2 mpg - 35.2 mpg 92% Submit
GTI Edition 35 34.9 mpg - 31.6 mpg 90% Submit
GTI Edition 35 DSG 35.3 mpg - 32.8 mpg 93% Submit
R 33.2 mpg - 29.3 mpg 88% Submit
R DSG 33.6 mpg - 27.8 mpg 83% Submit
*Based on WLTP MPG values

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Volkswagen Golf (2009 - 2013)

Comfortable and quiet on the move, enjoyable to drive. Nicely trimmed with great attention to detail. 1.4 TSI sweeter to drive than a diesel.

Rivals

Volkswagen Golf (2009 - 2013) 49.7 avg mpg
Audi A3 (2008 - 2012) 44.1 avg mpg
Renault Megane Sport Tourer (2009 - 2016) 51.9 avg mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer (2008 - 2014) 42.7 avg mpg

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