Volkswagen GLI Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2027 Volkswagen GLI is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2027):
The Volkswagen GLI is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.
Volkswagen GLI Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 28 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 30 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen GLI Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Volkswagen GLI front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Volkswagen GLI is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Volkswagen GLI come with AWD or 4WD?
The Volkswagen GLI is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.