What gas does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf take?
It depends on the engine: regular gasoline for the 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo and 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo; premium gasoline for the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo. An electric version is also listed.
Key takeaways
- 9 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf.
- Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
- None of the listed engines is flex-fuel, so do not use E85.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Rated fuel | E85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (EV) | single-speed (direct drive) | FWD | electricity | No |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 5-speed manual | FWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | FWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 7-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | AWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | regular gasoline | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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