May 27, 2022

If you put a lot of miles on for your daily commute, you may want to look at finding a fuel-efficient Volkswagen to save some cash. Even if you don’t drive a lot, you may still enjoy saving money by purchasing a Volkswagen with better fuel economy. Whatever your reason, here are the four best fuel-efficient Volkswagen vehicles. 

  1. Volkswagen ID.4

For those who want to increase their gas mileage significantly, an all-electric vehicle such as the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is an excellent choice. In the ID.4, you can expect to get 104 MPGe in the city and 89 MPGe on the highway in both the 1st Edition and Pro S, while those numbers hit 107 and 91 in the Pro. In addition to amazing fuel economy, the ID.4 comes with keyless entry, power-adjustable front seats, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel. 

You’ll enjoy the 10-inch touch screen that features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with voice controls, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and wireless smartphone charging. As you move up past the Pro trim, available features include a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power tailgate, simulated leather upholstery, and a 12-inch touch screen with gesture control. 

  1. Volkswagen Golf

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf is available in a single trim. The TSI has a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower. This engine is paired with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. You get 29 mpg in the city and 39 on the highway with the manual transmission, while the automatic gets you 29 city and 36 highway. Features include a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry with push-button start, simulated leather seats, heated front seats, and a 6.5-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

  1. Volkswagen Golf GTI

You can get the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI in three trims: S, SE, and Autobahn. Each comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine for 228 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but a seven-speed automatic is available. On the GTI, the automatic is the more fuel-efficient, offering 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, while the manual gets 23 and 30. Standard features include heated front seats and a 6.5-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Moving up through the trims adds a panoramic sunroof, leather seating, and an 8-inch touch screen. 

  1. Volkswagen Jetta

Another fuel-efficient vehicle from Volkswagen is the 2021 Jetta, powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower. The S and R-Line trims have a standard six-speed manual transmission, while the others have an eight-speed automatic. Trim levels are S, SE, R-Line, SEL, and SEL Premium. Gas mileage on the manual is 30 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. Compare that to 29 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway with the automatic transmission.  

Features include a rearview camera, power-adjustable side mirror, two USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 6.5-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other trims offer upgraded features. 

When you’re ready to check out one of these fuel-efficient Volkswagen vehicles, stop at Crain Volkswagen of Fayetteville, where they’d be happy to get you set up for a test drive.