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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy (g/100m)

g/100m	Number of Vehicles
3 gallons per 100 meters	8 vehicles
4 gallons per 100 meters	15 vehicles
5 gallons per 100 meters	7 vehicles
6 gallons per 100 meters	2 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	g/100m
2002	2002 4dr Sedan 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	4.34	See all data
With the turbocharged 170kW 2.0L I4 engine, 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, the 2002 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 4.34 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers). The 2002 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 kilometers per hour (about 66 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (8 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 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.
2002	2002 4dr Sedan 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	4.23	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD	3.1	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	4.29	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Wagon 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD	4.53	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Wagon 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD	4.65	See all data

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2002	2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	4.11	See all data

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat

2002 Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I get right around the EPA estimate of 20 mpg around town. However, I frequently see mid to high 30's on the highway, which is way above the EPA rating! see full Volkswagen Passat review
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) see full Volkswagen Passat review
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 see full Volkswagen Passat review

2002 Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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. see full Volkswagen Passat review
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. see full Volkswagen Passat review
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. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002	4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I don't think 21 mpg is that good! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002	4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	V6 is very thirsty in the city. see full Volkswagen Passat review