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2024Compact CarsPremium

2024 Volkswagen Golf R

EPA ID: 47054

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City MPG

Combined MPG

23MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R achieves an EPA-estimated 23 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 20 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a manual 6-spd, this compact cars features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2024 Golf R produces approximately 382 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Golf R performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,000, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $4,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassCompact Cars

Fuel TypePremium

Engine2L 4-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions382 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score5/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,000

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $4,250

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

23.0

Impact vs EPA

+$5

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$562/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$14,000

41.5%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$11,413

33.9%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$7,900

23.4%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.2%

Total 5-Year Cost$33,713

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #24V480000·2024-07-15

critical

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

76.4 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 95 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 6.4 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.