What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (Golf R) uses 9.3 L/100 km combined (10.5 city, 7.7 highway).
Photos coming
Volkswagen2026Sedan
2026 Volkswagen Golf R – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
PriceMSRP not checked yetOfficial NRCan ratings below
- Combined
- 9.3 L/100 km
- City 10.5 · Hwy 7.7
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 1 configuration are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
Volkswagen Golf R: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPIs the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R available with all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R?
No Transport Canada recall covers the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R in our data, which syncs daily with Transport Canada’s recall database.
Is the Volkswagen Golf R fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 4.7/10. It ranks #74 of 126 sedan models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the Volkswagen Golf R?
The closest matches by body style and price are the Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC, Cadillac CT5, Audi S3 quattro and Cadillac CT4. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataDrivetrain for winter
Not verified
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
9.3 L/100 km
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy10.5 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy7.7 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy9.3 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score4.7/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric unitsDimensions, capacity and EnerGuide label figures have not been verified for this model yet.
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | Golf R |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM7) |
| Drivetrain | — |
| City (NRCan) | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 9.3 L/100 km |
| CO2 | 217 g/km |
| MSRP | Not published |
Prices shown are verified MSRP. Learn how we verify prices.
Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
Enter an MSRP to see the total: it is not published in our source data for this trim.
General sales tax rates. Some provinces use different rates for vehicles (for example higher BC PST tiers above $55,000). This is not a dealer quote.
Estimated monthly payment
—
Enter a price to calculate.
Estimate only. The 6.99% rate is an example; use your lender’s rate. Leases assume tax on each payment and exclude acquisition, excess-kilometre and end-of-lease fees. This is not a credit offer.
Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: Golf R, $2,864/yr · $14,322 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Volkswagen warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-19No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R so far.
Earlier model years · 2025: 1 · 2024: 1
Seats And RestraintsThe front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place during a crash.
Note: For the Q4 E-Tron model, this recall affects both Sportback and SUV models.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front seat belt(s), as necessary.
Filed under Golf R · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Visual SystemA software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or not to appear on the display.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be delayed or not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.
Filed under Golf R · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Owner and visitor ratings
Fuel economy, performance, comfort and safetyNo ratings for the Volkswagen Golf R yet. Be the first!
Ratings from Vehonix visitors, not a road test.
Rate the Volkswagen Golf R
Fuel economy
Performance
Comfort
Safety
Against the competition
Golf R vs rivals
The Volkswagen Golf R leads in 0 of 2 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Combined fuel useCT49.1 L/100 kmGolf R: #4 of 5
- Vehonix efficiency scoreCT45/10Golf R: #4 of 5
Mercedes-Benz · 2026
E 450 4MATIC
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 9.3 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 4.7/10
Where the Golf R wins
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 2)
Cadillac · 2026
CT5
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 9.2 L−0.1 vs the Golf R
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 4.9/10+0.2 vs the Golf R
Where it beats the Golf R
- AWD available
Audi · 2026
S3 quattro
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 9.2 L−0.1 vs the Golf R
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 4.9/10+0.2 vs the Golf R
Cadillac · 2026
CT4
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 9.1 L−0.2 vs the Golf R
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 5/10+0.3 vs the Golf R
Where it beats the Golf R
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less
- AWD available
| Spec | VolkswagenGolf RThis car | Mercedes-BenzE 450 4MATIC | CadillacCT5 | AudiS3 quattro | CadillacCT4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined fuel use | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 10.5 / 7.7 | 10.6 / 7.6 | 10.6 / 7.5 | 10.5 / 7.7 | 10.6 / 7.3 |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 4.7/10 | 4.7/10 | 4.9/10 | 4.9/10 | 5/10 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | No | No | AWD available | No | AWD available |
| Drivetrains | — | — | AWD | — | AWD |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Recalls this model year | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
Compare the Golf R with 3 rivals side by side →
Rivals matched automatically: same body style, other brands, closest starting price (or fuel use when the price is missing). Fuel and ratings: NRCan 2026. Prices: manufacturer MSRP before freight and tax. “Best” only reflects the figures shown.
Same body style
See all →
Alerts and buying locally
Local inventory
Dealer inventory isn’t available on Vehonix yet. See prices and taxes for your city.
Prices by city →