2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity
Fuel tank capacity
13.2gal · 50 L
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI has a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons (50 liters) on every trim.
A full tank is good for roughly 436–449 highway miles or 330 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.
13.2 gal · Smaller than 90% of 2016 models we list.
Listed separately: 2016 Volkswagen Golf (13.2 gal), 2016 Volkswagen Golf R (14.5 gal), 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (13.2 gal).
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI fuel tank capacity by trim
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- Engine
- no difference
All 20 trims
MPG and range are city / highway.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Tank | MPG city / hwy | Range city / hwy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobahn 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| Autobahn 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
| Autobahn w/Performance Package 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| Autobahn w/Performance Package 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
| S 2dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| S 2dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
| S 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| S 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
| S w/Performance Package 2dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| S w/Performance Package 2dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
| S w/Performance Package 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| S w/Performance Package 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
| SE 2dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| SE 2dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
| SE 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| SE 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
| SE w/Performance Package 2dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| SE w/Performance Package 2dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
| SE w/Performance Package 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM · FWD MPG 25 / 33Range 330 / 436 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 33 | 330 / 436 mi | |
| SE w/Performance Package 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 25 / 34Range 330 / 449 mi | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M | FWD | 13.2 gal50 L | 25 / 34 | 330 / 449 mi | |
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Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 28 MPG, a full 13.2-gallon tank covers about 370 miles.
| Gauge | Gallons | Highway miles | City miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 13.2 | 436 | 330 |
| 3/4 | 9.9 | 327 | 247 |
| 1/2 | 6.6 | 218 | 165 |
| 1/4 | 3.3 | 109 | 83 |
| 1/8 | 1.7 | 54 | 41 |
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 536 gallons, roughly 41 full tanks.
In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 30.2 MPG in the Golf GTI (9 drivers), about 399 miles on a full 13.2-gallon tank.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
- EPA combined
- 28–29 MPG
- Tailpipe CO2
- 310–319 g/mi
- EPA greenhouse score
- 7 of 10
- Source
- EPA ratings
What it costs to fill up a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$69.70 to fill the 13.2-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.
| Tank | Fuel | US avg / gal | From empty | From 1/4 tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.2 gal | Premium | $5.28 | $69.70 | $52.27 |
By region, 13.2-gallon tank
| Region | Premium / gal | Fill from empty |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast | $4.93 | $65.08 |
| Midwest | $5.37 | $70.88 |
| Gulf CoastLowest | $4.57 | $60.32 |
| Rocky Mountain | $5.12 | $67.58 |
| West Coast | $6.08 | $80.26 |
| CaliforniaHighest | $6.36 | $83.95 |
Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.
Your own price
- 13.2-gallon tank$69.70
- A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,829
Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.
Golf GTI tank size in other years
The 2016 Golf GTI uses the same 13.2 gal tank as the 2015 model.
| Model year | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Golf GTI | 13.2 gal | 422 mi |
| 2020 Golf GTI | 13.2 gal | 422 mi |
| 2019 Golf GTI | 13.2 gal | 422 mi |
| 2018 Golf GTI | 13.2 gal | 436 mi |
| 2017 Golf GTI | 13.2 gal | 449 mi |
| 2016 Golf GTI | 13.2 gal | 449 mi |
| 2015 Golf GTI | 13.2 gal | 449 mi |
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs similar 2016 hatchbacks
At 13.2 gallons, the Golf GTI's largest tank ranks second of the seven 2016 hatchbacks compared here. The Scion iM carries the most (14.0 gal) and the Honda CR-Z the least (10.6 gal).
| 2016 model | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| Scion iM | 14.0 gal | 518 mi |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | 13.2 gal | 449 mi |
| Hyundai Elantra GT | 13.2 gal | 436 mi |
| MINI Cooper Clubman | 13.2 gal | 462 mi |
| Ford Focus ST | 12.4 gal | 384 mi |
| Chevrolet Sonic | 10.8–12.2 gal | 451 mi |
| Honda CR-Z | 10.6 gal | 403 mi |
Other 2016 hatchbacks of a similar size, one model per brand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI?
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI holds 13.2 gallons (50 liters) on every trim we list.
How many gallons and liters does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI gas tank hold?
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI tank holds 50 liters, or 13.2 gallons in US gallons.
How far can a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI go on a full tank?
About 436–449 miles on the highway and 330 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI go on a quarter tank?
About 109 highway miles or 83 in town from the 13.2-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
How many miles does a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI really get on a tank?
Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 30.2 MPG in the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI (9 drivers), which works out to about 399 miles on a full 13.2-gallon tank.
What gas does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI take?
Premium unleaded (recommended). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI?
At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 13.2-gallon tank from empty costs $69.70. It ranges from $60.32 in the Gulf Coast to $83.95 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI?
About 82 pounds for the 13.2-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI have a bigger gas tank than the Scion iM?
No. The 2016 Scion iM holds up to 14.0 gallons; the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI holds up to 13.2.
Sources
- Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
- MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
- Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
- Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).
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