Volkswagen GLI Transmission

The 2027 Volkswagen GLI uses Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2027):

The Volkswagen GLI comes with Automatic (AM-S7).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Volkswagen GLI Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2027Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive29
2026Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive29
2026Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2025Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive29
2025Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive30
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive30
2024Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive28
2023Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive30
2023Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive30
2022Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive30
2022Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive30

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 data analysis

How to read this Volkswagen GLI data

This page lists every 2022 through 2027 Volkswagen GLI record we hold for this measurement — 11 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Volkswagen GLI figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Volkswagen GLI record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About GLI Transmission

What transmission does the Volkswagen GLI have?

The Volkswagen GLI is offered with Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Volkswagen GLI come with a manual transmission?

Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Volkswagen GLI configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.

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