Volkswagen Passat Wagon MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Passat Wagon model year from 1990 to 2010 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Passat Wagon has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl engines; 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 Wagon fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 18–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 18–23 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18–23 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18–23 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 18–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18–37 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 18–36 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18–35 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18–19 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 18–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 21–22 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 21 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2010 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2009 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2008 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 3 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 Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2007 Passat Wagon 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 Wagon | 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 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 |
2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2005 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 8 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 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 Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 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 |
2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2004 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 10 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 Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Diesel | 23 | 34 | 27 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 Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 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 Wagon 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Passat Wagon 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2003 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 7 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 Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 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 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 |
2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2002 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 6 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 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 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 Wagon 4motion | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2001 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 5 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 Wagon | 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 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 |
2000 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 2000 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 5 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 | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Passat Wagon | 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 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 |
1999 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1999 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 5 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 Wagon | 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 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 |
1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1998 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 5 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 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 Wagon | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Passat Wagon Syncro | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1997 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1997 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 3 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 Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 42 | 36 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 |
1996 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1996 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.9L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 35 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 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 |
1995 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1995 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 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 |
1994 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1994 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 2 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 Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1993 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 5 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 Wagon | 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 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 Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1992 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 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 Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1991 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1991 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
1990 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: engines & MPG
The 1990 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Passat Wagon get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Passat Wagon range from 18 to 37 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1998 model year.
What engines does the 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?
The 2010 Passat Wagon was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2010 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Passat Wagon require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and diesel and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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