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Volkswagen Golf TDI fuel economy & road trip cost
The Volkswagen Golf TDI (2015–2018) is rated at 41 combined MPG with a 13.2 gallon tank, giving roughly 433 miles between stops once you keep a sensible reserve.
Combined MPG
41
Tank
13.2 gal
Usable range
433 mi
Cost per mile
$0.084
Gas cost per 100 miles in a Volkswagen Golf TDI
| Pump price ($/gal) | 100 miles | 300 miles | Full tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00 | $7.32 | $21.95 | $39.60 |
| $3.50 | $8.54 | $25.61 | $46.20 |
| $4.00 | $9.76 | $29.27 | $52.80 |
| $4.50 | $10.98 | $32.93 | $59.40 |
| $5.00 | $12.20 | $36.59 | $66.00 |
Highway-heavy trips usually beat the combined rating; city traffic and roof loads reduce it.
Popular trips in a Volkswagen Golf TDI
- Las Vegas to Phoenix · ~$25
- Las Vegas to Los Angeles · ~$23
- Los Angeles to San Francisco · ~$35
- Los Angeles to San Diego · ~$11
- Los Angeles to Las Vegas · ~$23
- San Francisco to Los Angeles · ~$35
- New York to Boston · ~$19
- New York to Washington · ~$20
- New York to Philadelphia · ~$8
- Chicago to Indianapolis · ~$16
- Chicago to Detroit · ~$24
- Chicago to St. Louis · ~$26
Other Volkswagen models
Fuel figures on this page are modelled estimates built from published EPA combined MPG ratings and curated regional pump-price baselines. They are not live station quotes — always confirm the price at the pump before you travel.