Volkswagen Passat MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Passat model year from 1990 to 2022 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Passat has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 1998 (up to 37 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Passat fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,495 | 147 listings |
| 2021 | 28 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $15,075 | 217 listings |
| 2020 | 27 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $15,997 | 232 listings |
| 2019 | 29 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $12,930 | 91 listings |
| 2018 | 22–29 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $12,995 | 351 listings |
| 2017 | 23–27 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $11,199 | 523 listings |
| 2016 | 23–29 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $9,990 | 252 listings |
| 2015 | 23–34 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $8,649 | 355 listings |
| 2014 | 23–34 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 23–34 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 23–34 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 25 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 22–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19–24 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–24 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–24 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–27 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 18–27 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 18–23 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18–23 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18–23 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18–24 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 18–24 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18–37 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 18–36 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18–35 | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18–21 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18 | 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 18–22 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 21–22 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 21 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2022 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2022 Passat was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $17,495 on VehiSales (147 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 36 | 28 MPG |
2021 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2021 Passat was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $15,075 on VehiSales (217 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 36 | 28 MPG |
2020 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2020 Passat was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 27 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $15,997 on VehiSales (232 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
2019 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2019 Passat was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $12,930 on VehiSales (91 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
2018 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2018 Passat was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 29 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $12,995 on VehiSales (351 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2017 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2017 Passat was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $11,199 on VehiSales (523 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2016 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2016 Passat was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,990 on VehiSales (252 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2015 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2015 Passat was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 34 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $8,649 on VehiSales (355 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 30 | 42 | 34 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2014 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2014 Passat was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| Passat | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Passat | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2013 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2013 Passat was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Passat | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Passat | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2012 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2012 Passat was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 34 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Passat | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Passat | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2010 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2010 Passat was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2009 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2009 Passat was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2008 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2008 Passat was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2007 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2007 Passat was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2006 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2006 Passat was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2005 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2005 Passat was EPA-rated in 16 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2004 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2004 Passat was EPA-rated in 20 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2003 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2003 Passat was EPA-rated in 14 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2002 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2002 Passat was EPA-rated in 12 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2001 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2001 Passat was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2000 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 2000 Passat was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Passat 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1999 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1999 Passat was EPA-rated in 16 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon Syncro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Syncro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Syncro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Wagon Syncro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1998 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1998 Passat was EPA-rated in 12 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 37 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 45 | 37 MPG |
| Passat | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 45 | 37 MPG |
| Passat | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 31 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 31 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon Syncro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Syncro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1997 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1997 Passat was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 36 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 42 | 36 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 42 | 36 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1996 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1996 Passat was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 35 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1995 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1995 Passat was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1994 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1994 Passat was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1993 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1993 Passat was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1992 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1992 Passat was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1991 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1991 Passat was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
1990 Volkswagen Passat: engines & MPG
The 1990 Passat was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Passat get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Passat ranges from 18 to 37 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1998 model year.
What engines does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have?
The 2022 Passat was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl — see the 2022 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Passat require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular and diesel and premium depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/volkswagen/passat.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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