2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

13.2gal · 50 L

The 2024 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 304–317 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

13.2 gal · Smaller than 91% of 2024 models we list.

Listed separately: 2024 Volkswagen Golf R (14.5 gal).

Highway range
436–449 mi
City range
304–317 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
27 MPG
EPA size class
Compact Cars

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 6 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
380 Autobahn 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 23 / 34Range 304 / 449 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 13.2 gal50 L 23 / 34 304 / 449 mi
380 S 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 23 / 34Range 304 / 449 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 13.2 gal50 L 23 / 34 304 / 449 mi
380 SE 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD MPG 23 / 34Range 304 / 449 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 13.2 gal50 L 23 / 34 304 / 449 mi
Autobahn 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM · FWD MPG 24 / 33Range 317 / 436 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM FWD 13.2 gal50 L 24 / 33 317 / 436 mi
S 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM · FWD MPG 24 / 33Range 317 / 436 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM FWD 13.2 gal50 L 24 / 33 317 / 436 mi
SE 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM · FWD MPG 24 / 33Range 317 / 436 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM FWD 13.2 gal50 L 24 / 33 317 / 436 mi

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 2024 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 27 MPG, a full 13.2-gallon tank covers about 356 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full13.2449304
3/49.9337228
1/26.6224152
1/43.311276
1/81.75638

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 556 gallons, roughly 42 full tanks.

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
27 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
323–327 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
5 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI

$56.36 to fill the 13.2-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
13.2 galRegular$4.27$56.36$42.27

By region, 13.2-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$53.06
Midwest$4.27$56.36
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$48.84
Rocky Mountain$4.46$58.87
West Coast$5.42$71.54
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$77.75

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$56.36
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,372

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Golf GTI tank size in other years

The 2024 Golf GTI uses the same 13.2 gal tank as every Golf GTI since 2015.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2026 Golf GTI 13.2 gal 422 mi
2025 Golf GTI 13.2 gal 422 mi
2024 Golf GTI 13.2 gal 449 mi
2023 Golf GTI 13.2 gal 449 mi
2022 Golf GTI 13.2 gal 449 mi
2021 Golf GTI 13.2 gal 422 mi
2020 Golf GTI 13.2 gal 422 mi
2019 Golf GTI 13.2 gal 422 mi
Volkswagen Golf GTI fuel tank by model year

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs similar 2024 hatchbacks

At 13.2 gallons, the Golf GTI's largest tank ranks second of the four 2024 hatchbacks compared here. The Subaru Impreza carries the most (16.6 gal) and the MINI Clubman the least (13.2 gal).

2024 modelTankLongest highway range
Subaru Impreza 16.6 gal 564 mi
Volkswagen Golf GTI 13.2 gal 449 mi
Toyota GR Corolla 13.2 gal 370 mi
MINI Clubman 13.2 gal 462 mi

Other 2024 hatchbacks of a similar size, one model per brand.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI holds 13.2 gallons (50 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI gas tank hold?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI tank holds 50 liters, or 13.2 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI go on a full tank?

About 436–449 miles on the highway and 304–317 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 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI go on a quarter tank?

About 112 highway miles or 76 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.

What gas does the 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 13.2-gallon tank from empty costs $56.36. It ranges from $48.84 in the Gulf Coast to $77.75 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

About 82 pounds for the 13.2-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI have a bigger gas tank than the Toyota GR Corolla?

No, they match: both top out at 13.2 gallons in 2024.

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).

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