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Volkswagen Passat Gas Mileage (MPG)

Volkswagen Passat Gas Mileage (MPG):

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volkswagen Passat's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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Volkswagen Passat Gas Mileage

Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 mtns light light 0 10 40 50 70 37.1
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 mtns light light 0 10 40 50 70 37.1
  Averages mtns light light 0 10 40 50 70 37.1
With the turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 6-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2013 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 37.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2013 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (40 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2013 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on mountainous terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 50 50 65 29.4
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 50 50 65 29.4
  Averages flat light none 0 0 50 50 65 29.4
With the 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 29.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2013 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (50 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2013 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light none 5 10 5 80 65 45.3
flat light none 0 5 45 50 65 38.9
flat light light 0 10 20 70 75 48.3
flat med light 0 10 40 50 75 47.5
hills med light 20 60 10 10 70 35.0
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light light 5 19 24 52 70 43.0
  Averages flat light light 5 19 24 52 70 43.0
With the turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 6-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2012 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 43.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2012 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 52 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (24 percent), in the city (19 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2012 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2012 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automated manual FWD		 hills med light 25 10 0 65 70 23.8
mtns lead none 0 0 10 90 60 31.2
flat light hvy 50 30 0 20 65 26.2
flat light light 55 15 0 30 65 25.3
2012 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automated manual FWD		 hills med light 33 14 3 51 65 26.6
  Averages hills med light 33 14 3 51 65 26.6
With the 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2012 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 26.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2012 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 51 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (33 percent), in the city (14 percent), and in the suburbs (3 percent).

In addition the average 2012 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 5 0 85 10 60 27.5
flat v.lt none 0 0 90 10 60 30.0
hills light none 0 0 90 10 60 28.7
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 2 0 88 10 60 28.7
  Averages flat light none 2 0 88 10 60 28.7
With the 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 28.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2012 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 88 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (10 percent), in heavy traffic (2 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2012 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 15 10 10 65 43 52.2
flat med light 15 10 10 65 50 74.4
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 15 10 10 65 47 63.3
  Averages flat med light 15 10 10 65 47 63.3
With the turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2011 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 63.3 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2011 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 47 miles per hour (about 65 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (15 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2011 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 10 10 40 40 68 30.2
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 10 10 40 40 68 30.2
  Averages flat light none 10 10 40 40 68 30.2
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2010 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 30.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2010 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (40 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2010 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat med none 0 0 40 60 75 28.2
flat med light 5 5 60 30 70 26.3
flat med none 5 5 60 30 70 26.2
flat med light 5 5 60 30 70 23.9
flat med none 5 5 60 30 70 24.5
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat med none 4 4 56 36 71 25.8
  Averages flat med none 4 4 56 36 71 25.8
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2010 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 25.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2010 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 56 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 71 miles per hour (36 percent), in heavy traffic (4 percent), and in the city (4 percent).

In addition the average 2010 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 hills med none 5 10 5 80 70 27.0
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 hills med none 5 10 5 80 70 27.0
  Averages hills med none 5 10 5 80 70 27.0
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2010 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 27.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2010 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (10 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (5 percent).

In addition the average 2010 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 20 10 40 30 70 23.0
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 20 10 40 30 70 23.0
  Averages flat v.lt none 20 10 40 30 70 23.0
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 23.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (30 percent), in heavy traffic (20 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2009 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light none 27 0 7 67 68 39.2
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light none 27 0 7 67 68 39.2
  Averages flat light none 27 0 7 67 68 39.2
With the turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 6-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 39.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 67 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (27 percent), in the suburbs (7 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2009 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat lead hvy 25 5 55 15 80 17.9
flat med none 19 24 27 30 60 24.9
flat med hvy 10 60 15 15 70 20.0
flat light none 15 5 10 70 60 31.0
flat med none 5 5 60 30 70 27.0
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 15 20 33 32 68 24.2
  Averages flat med light 15 20 33 32 68 24.2
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 24.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 33 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (32 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (15 percent).

In addition the average 2009 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 25 50 15 10 75 18.9
flat light none 10 55 20 15 75 22.0
flat light none 20 60 5 15 60 23.0
flat med none 0 40 40 20 75 19.7
flat light none 10 60 20 10 75 18.6
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 13 53 20 14 72 20.4
  Averages flat light none 13 53 20 14 72 20.4
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2008 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 20.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 53 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 72 miles per hour (14 percent), and in heavy traffic (13 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 7 21 71 75 27.8
flat med light 0 50 0 50 80 30.1
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 29 11 61 78 29.0
  Averages flat med light 0 29 11 61 78 29.0
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2008 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 29.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 78 miles per hour (about 61 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (29 percent), in the suburbs (11 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 75 0 25 75 18.0
2008 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 75 0 25 75 18.0
  Averages flat med light 0 75 0 25 75 18.0
With the 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2008 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 18.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 75 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (25 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 2 18 5 75 75 33.0
flat light none 0 5 0 95 65 33.1
flat light light 0 89 5 5 65 20.5
flat light hvy 0 0 50 50 60 29.8
flat light none 20 24 25 31 65 28.6
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 4 27 17 51 66 29.0
  Averages flat light light 4 27 17 51 66 29.0
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2008 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 29.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 51 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (27 percent), in the suburbs (17 percent), and in heavy traffic (4 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 20 35 40 70 29.0
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 20 35 40 70 29.0
  Averages flat med light 5 20 35 40 70 29.0
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2008 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 29.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (35 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 0 0 25 75 50 25.0
flat light hvy 0 0 5 95 70 31.6
flat med none 0 0 50 50 55 23.9
flat med light 0 0 0 100 65 30.6
flat lead hvy 10 10 15 65 65 29.0
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 2 2 19 77 61 28.0
  Averages flat med light 2 2 19 77 61 28.0
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 28.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 61 miles per hour (about 77 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (19 percent), in heavy traffic (2 percent), and in the city (2 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 20 20 10 50 60 30.0
hills light none 5 5 5 85 62 33.1
flat light none 20 20 10 50 60 28.0
flat light none 20 20 10 50 60 31.0
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 16 16 9 59 61 30.5
  Averages flat light none 16 16 9 59 61 30.5
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 30.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 61 miles per hour (about 59 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (16 percent), in heavy traffic (16 percent), and in the suburbs (9 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 1 40 0 59 70 22.9
flat med hvy 0 0 0 100 70 28.0
flat light none 0 0 100 0 N/A 23.0
flat med none 0 10 10 80 65 28.0
flat med none 0 0 0 100 65 33.5
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 10 22 68 68 27.1
  Averages flat med light 0 10 22 68 68 27.1
With the 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2007 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 27.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 68 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (22 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 0 15 65 20 65 23.0
hills med none 0 30 20 50 60 22.0
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 23 43 35 63 22.5
  Averages hills med light 0 23 43 35 63 22.5
With the 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2007 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 22.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 43 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (35 percent), in the city (23 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 25 25 50 65 28.5
flat light none 0 5 5 90 70 33.1
flat light light 5 0 5 90 60 27.0
hills v.lt light 21 22 24 33 80 27.7
hills light none 15 5 10 70 75 26.1
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 8 11 14 67 70 28.5
  Averages flat light none 8 11 14 67 70 28.5
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 28.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 67 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (14 percent), in the city (11 percent), and in heavy traffic (8 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 10 0 50 40 65 27.9
flat light light 0 10 40 50 80 30.9
flat med hvy 0 10 30 60 80 33.1
hills med none 16 16 16 53 75 29.0
hills med none 0 0 23 77 75 32.0
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 7 32 56 75 30.6
  Averages flat med light 5 7 32 56 75 30.6
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2007 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 30.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 56 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (32 percent), in the city (7 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 mtns med light 0 5 5 90 85 31.0
mtns med light 0 5 5 90 60 31.0
2007 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 mtns med light 0 5 5 90 73 31.0
  Averages mtns med light 0 5 5 90 73 31.0
With the 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2007 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 31.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 73 miles per hour (about 90 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (5 percent), in the suburbs (5 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on mountainous terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 1 20 59 20 70 28.0
hills light none 0 20 20 60 55 27.0
flat light none 2 4 9 85 70 30.2
flat lead light 40 10 10 40 60 26.8
flat lead none 5 5 5 85 75 28.0
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 10 12 21 58 66 28.0
  Averages flat med light 10 12 21 58 66 28.0
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 28.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 58 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (21 percent), in the city (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat v.lt none 0 0 20 80 65 35.1
flat med light 2 18 20 60 75 27.0
flat light none 0 0 40 60 65 27.5
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 1 6 27 67 68 29.9
  Averages flat light none 1 6 27 67 68 29.9
With the turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2006 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 29.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 67 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (27 percent), in the city (6 percent), and in heavy traffic (1 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 0 0 40 60 70 25.0
flat med none 0 0 100 0 N/A 24.3
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 0 0 70 30 70 24.7
  Averages hills med none 0 0 70 30 70 24.7
With the 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 24.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (30 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 95 0 5 60 19.9
hills med none 0 0 25 75 80 28.0
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 48 13 40 70 24.0
  Averages hills med light 0 48 13 40 70 24.0
With the 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2006 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 24.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (40 percent), in the suburbs (13 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 10 10 30 50 70 26.4
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 10 10 30 50 70 26.4
  Averages hills med light 10 10 30 50 70 26.4
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 26.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 0 30 70 70 28.0
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 0 30 70 70 28.0
  Averages flat med light 0 0 30 70 70 28.0
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2005 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 28.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light none 5 10 10 75 60 25.3
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light none 5 10 10 75 60 25.3
  Averages flat light none 5 10 10 75 60 25.3
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2005 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 25.3 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 75 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (10 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 5 20 30 45 75 30.7
hills light hvy 5 10 40 45 75 31.0
flat med light 0 10 5 85 80 34.5
hills med light 5 15 35 45 60 33.0
flat light light 50 30 10 10 62 31.4
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 13 17 24 46 70 32.1
  Averages hills light light 13 17 24 46 70 32.1
With the turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 32.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 46 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (24 percent), in the city (17 percent), and in heavy traffic (13 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 20 20 30 30 70 21.0
flat med light 0 0 33 67 65 19.5
2005 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 10 10 32 49 68 20.3
  Averages flat med light 10 10 32 49 68 20.3
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 20.3 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 49 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (32 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 35 0 65 70 35.0
flat light light 5 5 5 85 68 38.6
flat light light 10 20 40 30 70 36.0
flat light none 5 10 10 75 60 38.6
flat light light 10 10 40 40 60 32.0
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 6 16 19 59 66 36.0
  Averages flat light light 6 16 19 59 66 36.0
With the turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 36.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 59 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (19 percent), in the city (16 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004.5 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light none 0 5 0 95 65 28.0
flat light none 60 30 0 10 65 19.5
2004.5 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light none 30 18 0 53 65 23.8
  Averages flat light none 30 18 0 53 65 23.8
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2004.5 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 23.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004.5 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 53 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (30 percent), in the city (18 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2004.5 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light light 5 5 10 80 68 27.6
flat light light 5 5 10 80 68 28.1
2004.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light light 5 5 10 80 68 27.9
  Averages flat light light 5 5 10 80 68 27.9
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2004.5 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 27.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004.5 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (10 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the city (5 percent).

In addition the average 2004.5 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 2 3 60 35 70 28.0
hills med none 10 3 66 21 70 26.0
hills med none 10 3 66 21 70 28.2
hills med none 10 3 67 21 70 28.3
hills light light 0 5 65 30 70 28.0
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 6 3 65 26 70 27.7
  Averages hills med none 6 3 65 26 70 27.7
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 27.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 65 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (26 percent), in heavy traffic (6 percent), and in the city (3 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med none 18 45 18 18 60 27.0
hills med none 20 40 20 20 60 27.0
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med none 19 43 19 19 60 27.0
  Averages hills med none 19 43 19 19 60 27.0
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2004 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 27.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 43 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (19 percent), in the suburbs (19 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (19 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Wagon 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
6-speed manual AWD		 mtns med none 8 3 2 87 70 23.1
2004 4dr Wagon 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
6-speed manual AWD		 mtns med none 8 3 2 87 70 23.1
  Averages mtns med none 8 3 2 87 70 23.1
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L W8 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2004 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 23.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 87 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (8 percent), in the city (3 percent), and in the suburbs (2 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on mountainous terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Wagon 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 5 10 0 85 60 19.0
flat light light 30 20 0 50 80 16.5
2004 4dr Wagon 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 18 15 0 68 70 17.8
  Averages hills med light 18 15 0 68 70 17.8
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L W8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2004 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 17.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 68 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (18 percent), in the city (15 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 0 0 80 20 65 15.6
hills light light 0 0 60 40 60 17.9
hills light light 0 0 80 20 60 15.7
hills light hvy 0 0 80 20 60 15.9
hills light light 0 0 80 20 60 17.9
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 0 0 76 24 61 16.6
  Averages hills light light 0 0 76 24 61 16.6
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2004 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 16.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 76 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 61 miles per hour (24 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 5 5 10 80 60 21.2
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 5 5 10 80 60 21.2
  Averages flat light light 5 5 10 80 60 21.2
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2004 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 21.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (10 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the city (5 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 20 50 30 65 28.0
flat med light 5 21 42 32 70 26.0
hills med light 26 53 5 16 60 20.0
flat light none 20 70 0 10 60 18.0
hills med none 50 25 10 15 75 21.0
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 20 38 21 21 66 22.6
  Averages flat med none 20 38 21 21 66 22.6
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 22.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 38 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (21 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (21 percent), and in heavy traffic (20 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead none 5 25 40 30 70 32.0
flat lead hvy 5 25 40 30 70 32.0
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead light 5 25 40 30 70 32.0
  Averages flat lead light 5 25 40 30 70 32.0
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2004 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 32.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (30 percent), in the city (25 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 mtns light light 0 10 0 90 70 40.3
flat light none 15 10 30 45 60 30.8
flat light none 5 15 30 50 60 35.2
flat light light 5 10 50 35 60 33.3
flat light light 0 15 20 65 70 41.1
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 12 26 57 64 36.1
  Averages flat light light 5 12 26 57 64 36.1
With the turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 36.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 64 miles per hour (about 57 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (26 percent), in the city (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 5 13 6 76 60 23.0
flat med none 0 6 3 91 70 26.0
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 3 10 5 84 65 24.5
  Averages flat med light 3 10 5 84 65 24.5
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L W8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2004 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 24.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 84 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (10 percent), in the suburbs (5 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 mtns med light 0 5 20 75 70 29.3
flat light hvy 15 35 35 15 70 24.0
flat light hvy 5 15 30 50 80 23.0
hills light none 15 25 25 35 70 25.5
flat med light 10 40 40 10 60 22.1
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 9 24 30 37 70 24.8
  Averages hills light light 9 24 30 37 70 24.8
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2004 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 24.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 37 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), in the city (24 percent), and in heavy traffic (9 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 0 0 100 74 26.7
flat light light 0 15 65 20 70 23.8
flat light none 0 50 0 50 56 28.7
flat light none 10 20 40 30 75 29.8
flat light none 0 0 25 75 60 32.1
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 2 17 26 55 67 28.2
  Averages flat light none 2 17 26 55 67 28.2
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 28.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 55 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (26 percent), in the city (17 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med none 10 35 30 25 60 16.9
hills med none 10 35 25 30 60 18.4
flat light none 30 15 5 50 65 22.1
hills med light 15 25 15 45 65 19.1
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med none 16 28 19 38 63 19.1
  Averages hills med none 16 28 19 38 63 19.1
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2003 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 19.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 38 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (28 percent), in the suburbs (19 percent), and in heavy traffic (16 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead light 0 20 40 40 80 26.0
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead light 0 20 40 40 80 26.0
  Averages flat lead light 0 20 40 40 80 26.0
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2003 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 26.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (40 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 5 5 15 75 70 29.5
flat light none 0 0 0 100 80 31.0
flat light none 0 0 0 100 60 34.0
flat light none 0 0 100 0 N/A 24.0
flat light none 100 0 0 0 N/A 17.0
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 21 1 23 55 70 27.1
  Averages flat light none 21 1 23 55 70 27.1
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 27.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 55 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (23 percent), in heavy traffic (21 percent), and in the city (1 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med hvy 0 0 30 70 60 30.0
flat med none 0 0 30 70 60 29.0
flat med light 0 0 30 70 60 32.0
flat v.lt none 0 20 20 60 75 31.0
flat med light 0 0 0 100 80 34.0
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 4 22 74 67 31.2
  Averages flat med light 0 4 22 74 67 31.2
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 31.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 74 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (22 percent), in the city (4 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 20 20 0 60 75 21.3
2003 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 20 20 0 60 75 21.3
  Averages flat med hvy 20 20 0 60 75 21.3
With the 270-horsepower 4.0L W8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2003 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 21.3 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in heavy traffic (20 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 80 20 75 22.1
flat light hvy 20 70 5 5 60 19.0
hills med hvy 10 10 60 20 75 19.5
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 10 27 48 15 70 20.2
  Averages flat light light 10 27 48 15 70 20.2
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 20.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (27 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat lead light 9 45 45 0 N/A 18.5
flat light light 87 7 3 3 70 19.5
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 48 26 24 2 70 19.0
  Averages flat med light 48 26 24 2 70 19.0
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2003 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 19.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (26 percent), in the suburbs (24 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (2 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 0 15 85 70 30.2
flat med none 0 0 20 80 70 30.8
2002.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 0 18 83 70 30.5
  Averages flat med none 0 0 18 83 70 30.5
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2002.5 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 30.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002.5 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 83 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (18 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2002.5 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 10 20 40 30 65 25.5
flat med light 20 20 20 40 65 24.6
flat med none 38 28 28 6 60 23.0
2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 23 23 29 25 63 24.4
  Averages flat med light 23 23 29 25 63 24.4
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2002 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 24.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 29 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (25 percent), in heavy traffic (23 percent), and in the city (23 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 mtns light none 0 0 10 90 60 22.6
mtns light none 0 0 30 70 60 21.8
mtns light none 0 0 30 70 60 21.8
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 mtns light none 0 0 23 77 60 22.1
  Averages mtns light none 0 0 23 77 60 22.1
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2002 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 22.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 77 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (23 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on mountainous terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 5 35 50 10 65 24.3
flat light none 27 21 21 30 60 16.0
flat med none 5 35 50 10 70 24.6
flat med none 5 35 50 10 70 23.1
flat light light 25 25 25 25 70 25.4
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 13 30 39 17 67 22.7
  Averages flat med none 13 30 39 17 67 22.7
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2002 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 22.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 39 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (30 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (17 percent), and in heavy traffic (13 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 25 0 0 75 60 29.8
hills med none 0 30 0 70 85 37.0
flat med light 25 0 0 75 60 33.1
flat med light 20 0 0 80 60 31.6
flat med light 20 0 0 80 60 32.6
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 18 6 0 76 65 32.8
  Averages flat med light 18 6 0 76 65 32.8
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2002 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 32.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 76 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (18 percent), in the city (6 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 18 30 2 50 65 22.4
flat light light 0 5 15 80 65 24.3
flat light hvy 0 0 20 80 65 24.4
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 6 12 12 70 65 23.7
  Averages flat light light 6 12 12 70 65 23.7
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2002 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 23.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (12 percent), in the suburbs (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 0 50 50 80 22.0
mtns light none 10 10 10 70 75 22.0
flat med light 5 20 25 50 70 21.0
mtns light none 10 10 10 70 75 24.5
mtns light none 0 0 10 90 75 26.5
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light none 5 8 21 66 75 23.2
  Averages hills light none 5 8 21 66 75 23.2
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2002 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 23.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 66 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (21 percent), in the city (8 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2001.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 75 5 15 60 20.0
2001.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 75 5 15 60 20.0
  Averages flat light light 5 75 5 15 60 20.0
With the turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2001.5 Volkswagen Passat gas mileage has been averaging 20.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001.5 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 75 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (15 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (5 percent).

In addition the average 2001.5 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2001.5 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 0 22 33 44 74 23.5
flat v.lt none 0 0 6 94 74 30.2
2001.5 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 11 20 69 74 26.9
  Averages flat light none 0 11 20 69 74 26.9
With the 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2001.5 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy has been averaging 26.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001.5 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 74 miles per hour (about 69 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in the city (11 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2001.5 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2000 4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 2 0 98 37 32.6
flat light none 0 2 0 98 37 31.1
flat light none 0 2 0 98 37 33.6
2000 4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 2 0 98 37 32.4
  Averages flat light none 0 2 0 98 37 32.4
With the turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2000 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 32.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2000 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 37 miles per hour (about 98 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (2 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2000 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.

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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Routinely getting 45-51+ on the highway and 35-38 in town with the TDI
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Average economy for the 5 cylinder engine is 27mpg
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Very good, for a car that is actually fun to drive (I feel that a hybrid is the equivalent of automotive novocaine).
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Highway > 30mpg
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Good fuel economy
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Average 24 MPG in mostly city driving so far.
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 It has averaged over 31 mpg for more than 13,000 miles. Gets around 35 mpg on long trips at interstate speeds of 70 mph.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Average 31 MPG overall. Great for a gas-engine car. Outstanding for one with high performance.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 I get 5-7 MPG above the (pre 2008) EPA sticker on this car but with a similar driving style on a previous car was returning 2-3 MPG below the (pre 2008) EPA sticker.
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 I can average 34 mpg and get 37 mpg on the highway in gentle driving, yet I have plenty of power on tap if I need it for passing, merging, etc.
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 more than 35 HWY at 65 MPH
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 33 mpg in 6th going 80 mph, 500 mile range, who can ask for more?
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I get 28 combined and I live up a big big hill I drive about 60 miles a day round trip. If we go on a trip I get easily 31mpg and long trips I get 35mpg.
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Turbo 4 fuel economy in midsize category.
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 24+ around town and 32+ on the highway in a car this size is very impressive.
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 32 mpg on the hghway,with 200 hp to boot
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Mid sized sedan that can get up to 32 mpg.
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 25+ mpg in town, 34+ mpg on road
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Unbeatable TDI economy
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 It is a TDI diesel, and gets 42-44 mpg on the highway
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Diesel fuel economy, need I say more
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The freeway and mixed-driving fuel economy is high for a comfortable 5-passenger car, which compensates for the higher price of diesel fuel.
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Acceptable- given that I haul a 110 pound dog and 2 kids and a surfboard a lot of the time.
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Good MPG with the 5 speed manual. The turbo only kicks in when you need it (Well, .5 seconds after you need it - turbo lag)
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 16 in town...26 highway at 75 mph 3 adults with the air on
Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 26 mpg on roard trips
2005 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 19.5 overall mpg
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 ok MPG, but requires premium.
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I expected 23-24 overall, and 26-28 highway. I get 25 highway and 22 overall, tops. Have to use premium or a mix of plus and premium. Tank is small.
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For the lack of power and performance I would have expected 15% - 20% more mileage that getting.
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Fuel economy could be slightly better, city driving usually gets about 17 mpg.
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Averaging 21mpg in suburban/highway driving for a long time... not so great. A high-torque engine and heavy chassis requires lots of gallons of premium fuel.
2003 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 As an 8 cylinder engine, the overall fuel economy is not as good as the Passat 6 or 4 cylinder versions. Expect, on average, to get 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway with a mixed of around 19-20mpg. 21 Gallon tank can be quite expensive to fill.
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 V6 is very thirsty in the city.