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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat MPG

Chart is based on 204 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 530 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Passat.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2017 32.5 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2016 27.4 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2013 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 34.7 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 28.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 39.1 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 24.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 16.6 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 26.2 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 18.1 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 26.2 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 21.9 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 24.9 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 24.1 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 25.7 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 20.7 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 25.6 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2005 29.1 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2005 28.2 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2005 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2005 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2005 27.5 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004.5 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 14 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004 29.6 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004 27.3 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 18.7 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 30.2 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 31.5 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2002 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2002 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2002 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 16 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2002 20.7 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2002 22.9 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2001 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent
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
2018 2dr Convertible turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4
9-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 0 5 25 70 75 28.3  
2017 4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat v.lt hvy 1 4 5 90 130 32.5  
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat v.lt light 0 0 46 54 106 27.4  
2015 4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 5 70 5 20 65 23.3  
2014 4dr Sedan 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat v.lt hvy 14 29 8 48 64 22.8  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 10 10 45 35 75 23.1  
2012 2dr Coupe turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat v.lt none 0 5 5 90 60 34.7  
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2012 2dr Coupe 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 10 2 8 80 75 28.5  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 0 5 20 75 60 39.1  
2011 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills light none 10 0 40 50 75 24.1  
2011 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light light 0 5 55 40 70 28.1  
2010 4dr Sedan 451-horsepower 6.2L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med none 40 19 8 32 80 16.6  
2010 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light hvy 40 0 25 35 70 22.0  
2010 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 18 35 47 77 25.4  
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 60 20 20 0 0 29.4  
2009 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills light none 20 38 25 18 95 26.2  
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 mtns lead light 5 40 15 40 180 18.1  
2009 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light light 23 26 18 33 68 22.2  
2009 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 15 3 6 76 67 26.2  
2008 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills med light 10 20 30 40 110 24.8  
2008 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light light 12 16 12 60 100 24.8  
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 13 28 18 42 68 21.9  
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 10 20 10 60 120 22.2  
2008 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 12 25 21 42 68 22.2  
2008 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 6 10 47 37 68 22.0  
2008 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 hills light light 7 20 14 59 77 24.9  
2008 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 10 40 20 30 100 23.5  
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 0 0 35 65 68 21.4  
2007 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 1 12 59 28 63 25.0  
2007 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med none 15 13 15 58 73 24.1  
2007 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills med hvy 30 5 5 60 60 25.7  
2006 4dr Sedan 362-horsepower 5.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med none 30 0 20 50 70 19.7  
2006 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat lead hvy 5 5 80 10 60 20.7  
2006 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills lead none 0 25 5 70 63 29.4  
2006 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light light 0 57 0 43 60 18.0  
2006 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light hvy 13 27 33 28 65 24.4  
2006 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med hvy 3 27 30 40 73 25.6  
2005 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat light light 10 36 18 36 66 29.1  
2005 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 7 18 23 52 69 28.2  
2005 4dr Sedan 362-horsepower 5.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med none 0 70 10 20 80 18.0  
2005 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 10 55 25 10 60 18.0  
2005 2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat lead hvy 0 38 8 55 93 27.5  
2004.5 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills lead hvy 10 10 30 50 75 22.0  
2004 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills med light 10 19 58 14 100 28.0  
2004 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 65 20 15 60 18.0  
2004 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills med light 9 7 22 62 76 29.6  
2004 2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 20 10 20 50 65 27.3  
2003 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 22 23 24 30 65 18.7  
2003 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 1 4 46 50 73 28.1  
2003 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 18 28 13 40 107 21.7  
2003 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills med hvy 0 3 17 80 72 28.7  
2003 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 10 15 15 60 70 24.0  
2003 2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat light none 3 4 27 65 83 30.2  
2003 2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 mtns med hvy 3 5 18 75 130 31.5  
2002 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 5 15 65 15 65 23.0  
2002 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 20 60 10 10 60 20.0  
2002 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med none 30 30 25 16 60 21.0  
2002 2dr Hatch supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 10 53 17 20 130 20.7  
2002 2dr Hatch supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills med hvy 12 12 30 48 73 22.9  
2001 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 27 5 41 27 130 23.3  

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Volkswagen Passat MPG

Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2014 44.0 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2014 16.0 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013 42.2 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013 40.8 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 43.0 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 26.6 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2011 63.4 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 30.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 31.0 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009 39.2 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009 23.6 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 28.2 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 30.5 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 31.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 29.9 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 34.6 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 20.3 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 34.5 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004.5 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004.5 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 87 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 17.8 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 18.1 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 25.2 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 32.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 35.6 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 24.5 MPG Highway Percentage 84 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 19.9 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 30.6 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 2 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002.5 30.5 MPG Highway Percentage 83 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 22.1 MPG Highway Percentage 77 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 32.4 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2001.5 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2001.5 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2000 32.5 MPG Highway Percentage 98 percent
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
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat med none 3 3 8 88 75 44.0  
2014 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 5 75 20 0 0 16.0  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 flat v.lt light 0 0 52 48 84 42.2  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 hills light light 3 7 30 61 70 40.8  
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 50 50 65 29.4  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light none 3 17 26 54 68 43.0  
2012 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automated manual FWD		 hills med light 33 14 3 51 65 26.6  
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2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 2 0 88 10 60 28.7  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 15 10 10 65 75 63.4  
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 10 10 40 40 110 30.2  
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat med none 4 10 53 33 72 25.1  
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light light 1 8 15 76 104 31.0  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 20 10 40 30 70 23.0  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat light none 27 0 7 67 110 39.2  
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 15 17 36 32 69 23.6  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 6 22 17 55 75 26.4  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 29 11 61 78 29.0  
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 Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 7 17 22 54 70 28.2  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 20 35 40 70 29.0  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 0 1 48 50 69 26.1  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 16 16 9 59 70 30.5  
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 10 22 68 68 27.1  
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 23 43 35 63 22.5  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 10 12 15 63 71 27.7  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 17 27 51 76 28.3  
2007 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 mtns med light 0 5 5 90 73 31.0  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 9 16 24 50 79 26.8  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 1 6 27 67 68 29.9  
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 0 0 70 30 70 24.7  
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 48 13 40 70 24.0  
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 AWD		 flat med light 0 0 30 70 70 28.0  
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 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 9 15 22 54 81 34.6  
2005 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 10 10 32 49 68 20.3  
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 15 31 49 74 34.5  
2004.5 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light none 30 18 0 53 65 23.8  
2004.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat light light 5 5 10 80 110 24.7  
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 6 3 65 26 70 27.7  
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med none 19 43 19 19 60 27.0  
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
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 18 15 0 68 70 17.8  
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 0 0 61 39 61 18.1  
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 Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 16 30 21 33 66 25.2  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead light 5 25 40 30 70 32.0  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 6 11 29 54 63 35.6  
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 3 10 5 84 65 24.5  
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 9 24 30 37 70 24.8  
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 0 0 50 50 75 25.0  
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 4 18 28 51 86 26.8  
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med none 18 22 21 39 64 19.9  
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead light 0 20 40 40 80 26.0  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 18 3 23 58 66 27.0  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 2 15 20 63 67 30.6  
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 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 10 27 48 15 70 20.2  
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 48 26 24 2 70 19.0  
2002.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 0 18 83 70 30.5  
2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 23 23 29 25 63 24.4  
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 10 5 85 70 21.5  
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 mtns light none 0 0 23 77 60 22.1  
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 15 30 29 26 67 24.3  
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 19 5 0 76 64 32.4  
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 6 12 12 70 65 23.7  
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light none 5 8 21 66 75 23.2  
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 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 11 20 69 120 26.9  
2000 4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 2 0 98 60 32.5  

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat 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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Volkswagen Passat's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Excellent highway economy for a luxury car. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2006 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 24mpg city, 32 mgp highway, surpasses many economy cars, tho uses premium fuel. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2005 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Choose the 1.8L for its lowest gaz consumption and I am very satisfied with the results. This engine is able to keep te gaz bill low, and provide a driving experience with surprising excitment. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2005 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 better than rated fuel economy. we gat 25 mpg overall, and over 29 mpg on trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2004 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 30-35+ mpg on highway trips.28-30 mpg in town see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2003 2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Better than ratings on Highway see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2003 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I figured I could get over 30 on trips, which I can. Hoped to stay above 25 around town, which I do. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Slow to downshift, so-so fuel economy in the city. Should really have 30 more horsepower. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2008 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Fuel economy is about averge for this type of car, perhaps a bit less, but not a major deal. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2004 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The city mpg is usually around 15-17 mpg. Now that's for a hilly neighborhood in a big city, but still. True highway mileage usually about 26 - that's reasonable enough for us. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2015 Though as powerful as the 170-horse 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine it replaced, and stronger through the midrange, the Passat's new 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine earns significantly better EPA fuel economy ratings: 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway vs. 22 and 32, respectively. Fitted with the six-speed automatic transmission, the difference widens: 24/36 vs. 22/31. Alas, the Mazda6 scores a bit higher: 25/37 with a six-speed manual and 26/38 with a six-speed automatic. In my real-world driving, I observed similar numbers in both cars, and the Passat managed the highest observed one-time average on my standard route to my son's school: 39.9 mpg. The Mazda's best on this route was 38. More typically I observed averages in the low 30s when driving both cars casually in the suburbs. Push them, and averages can fall into the mid-20s, even the low-20s. On the highway, the Passat's trip computer reported an average of 35, the Mazda6's an average of 36. Too close to call. What is clear is that both sedans deliver much better fuel economy than could be expected when the current Passat was introduced three years ago. This said, those seeking to maximize fuel economy, and who drive enough miles to offset a higher initial cost, have an even better option in the Passat's available diesel engine. The TDI engine has been further improved for 2015. It now peaks at 150 horsepower rather than 140. And it now rates 30/44 mpg with a six-speed manual transmission and 30/42 with a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission; plus owners often beat the EPA ratings. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

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

Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2019 0 As mentioned previously, the Passant starts in second gear unless you push down hard on the accelertor. Since most of the time I did not do that, I got outsanding gas mileage with my just over 500 miles of driving this past week. I averaged 28 mpg. This includes 30 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg in modest city driving. Overall quite good gas mileage in the warm Florida weather. The EPA estimate for this car is much higher 25 city, 36 highway. To be honest, I never came close to averaging 36 on the highway but then again, I had to run the AC heavily in the Florida heat and the speed limit is 70 mph (I averaged 74 mph). Perhaps the EPA testing was done in Washington DC where they don't need to run the AC as much as I had to and the EPA tests are done at 55 mph? In any case, this gas mileage is quite good for a car this size and I had no issues with it. This is better than most cars I have driven under similar circumstances in the Florida heat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
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 see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 really exceedes my expectations. based on what i read and the fact that i do 95% hwy driving i expected to exceed the epa estimate of 43 mpg. in reality i can obtain upwards of 54mpg (computer) or ~51 mpg (corrected) on rural highways (62mph) and 47mpg on interstates (75mph) without a problem. that is in the neighborhood of a 10-20% improvement ABOVE epa estimates. simply amazing. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Average economy for the 5 cylinder engine is 27mpg see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Great gas mileage...I commute about 45 miles a day for work (all highway) and I average about 33 mpg. Plus, the car does not require premium fuel, which is an added bonus. see full Volkswagen Passat review
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). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Average 24 MPG in mostly city driving so far. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Good fuel economy see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Highway > 30mpg see full Volkswagen Passat review
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? see full Volkswagen Passat review
Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 26 mpg on roard trips see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 19.5 overall mpg see full Volkswagen Passat review
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. see full Volkswagen Passat review
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. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 ok MPG, but requires premium. 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
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 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
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
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