Volkswagen GLI Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2027 Volkswagen GLI as a Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2027):

The Volkswagen GLI is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Volkswagen GLI Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2027Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2026Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2026Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2025Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2025Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2024Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2024Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2023Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2023Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2022Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2022Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30

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 Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the Volkswagen GLI?

The EPA classifies the Volkswagen GLI as a Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Volkswagen GLI considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars), the Volkswagen GLI is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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