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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat MPG

Chart is based on 340 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Highlander and 530 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Passat.

Toyota Highlander MPG

Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2018 24.5 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2017 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2016 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2015 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2014 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2013 19.4 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2012 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2012 32.5 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2012 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2011 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2011 20.5 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2011 28.8 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2010 17.0 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2010 21.9 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 24.9 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2008 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2008 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2008 26.3 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2007 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 8 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2007 22.6 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2007 30.1 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 20.3 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 19.9 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 25.8 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2005.5 15.9 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2005 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2005 20.5 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2004 16.8 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2004 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2004 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2003 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2003 19.6 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2003 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2003 18.9 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2002 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2002 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2001 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 85 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 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 0 51 49 73 24.5  
2017 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat med hvy 10 20 5 65 75 26.5  
2016 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 1 1 56 42 75 23.5  
2015 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 30 20 50 70 23.5  
2014 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 mtns med hvy 0 10 10 80 75 23.7  
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 30 0 70 100 19.4  
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 16 10 34 41 57 21.0  
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2012 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 hills light light 0 20 45 35 70 32.5  
2012 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 15 10 0 75 65 23.0  
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 1 1 80 18 67 21.5  
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 1 7 28 65 60 20.5  
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat med light 23 28 25 25 85 28.8  
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 0 100 0 0 17.0  
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 0 5 10 85 65 21.9  
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 1 2 2 95 80 24.9  
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 15 19 27 40 68 22.5  
2009 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat light none 7 28 27 39 62 24.0  
2009 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med hvy 0 5 45 50 75 24.0  
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 0 15 85 73 25.0  
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 1 15 47 37 90 21.2  
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat light none 10 27 14 49 97 26.3  
2007 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 flat lead light 13 15 63 8 80 24.2  
2007 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat light light 20 50 0 30 65 22.6  
2007 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 0 100 70 30.1  
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 6 14 22 58 73 20.3  
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat med none 15 12 16 57 92 19.9  
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 flat light hvy 19 26 23 32 66 25.8  
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 flat light light 9 28 35 27 69 25.4  
2005.5 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat med none 5 20 60 15 100 15.9  
2005 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 22 24 25 28 60 18.0  
2005 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 hills light light 2 16 34 47 70 20.5  
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 hills light none 9 59 14 18 61 16.8  
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat med none 5 13 5 76 99 21.4  
2004 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 10 55 35 60 20.0  
2003 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills med hvy 10 20 60 10 75 21.4  
2003 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat med none 8 18 5 68 63 19.6  
2003 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 18 30 25 28 85 22.3  
2003 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat med none 3 50 18 30 70 18.9  
2002 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 hills light none 0 55 14 31 63 21.0  
2002 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 7 2 3 88 60 26.9  
2001 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 flat light hvy 0 0 15 85 70 22.4  

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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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Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Passat MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2021 Given the lack of a plug and its small battery pack, the Highlander Hybrid cannot be driven on electricity alone for a significant distance. If you want a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) three-row vehicle, your choices are limited to the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, Lincoln Aviator, and Volvo XC90 Recharge, though Kia will soon offer a plug-in Sorento. The Pacifica isn't offered with AWD, while the Lincoln and Volvo are much more expensive than the Toyota. Okay with a regular hybrid? Then your options also include the Ford Explorer Hybrid and the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Unlike the upcoming PHEV, the latter is not offered with AWD. Thanks to its four-cylinder engine, the latest Highlander Hybrid is significantly more fuel-efficient than previous V6-powered generations and than all of the above except the Kia. Specifically, the 2021 HiHy with FWD managed 36 mpg city and 35 mpg highway in the EPA's tests. AWD costs a single mpg in the city and none on the highway unless you get the Limited (tested) or the Platinum, which are rated 35/34. The 2019 (offered only with AWD) managed just 30/28 or (in the upper trim levels) 29/27. The larger and heavier Explorer can't even match those numbers: 27/29 with RWD and 23/26 with AWD (the latter not much better than the conventional Explorer's 20/27). The Sorento Hybrid bests the HiHy in the city with 39/35, but can fit only six people (vs. the Toyota's seven or eight) and is FWD-only. So, if you need to carry seven or either people or want AWD, the HiHy is your most fuel-efficient option. Well, almost. The Toyota Sienna minivan, now offered only as a hybrid, rates 36/36 with FWD and 35/36 with AWD, so it's slightly more fuel-efficient than the HiHy. But many people refuse to buy the minivan despite its significantly roomier interior. In my winter driving the Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD's trip computer reported averages around 36 mpg in the suburbs and 30 mpg on the highway. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Fuel economy is OK-ish. And that's the only good thing I can say about this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Average 22 mpg is exceptional for an SUV of this size. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 29mpg highway, >30mpg city in hybrid trim so far see full Toyota Highlander review
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 lowest in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For a daily driver it was nice to be able to get a vehicle with all the space with above 20 MPG fuel rating. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I am averaging 27 mpg on my 2.7L engine on my mostly highway commute. During summertime it is close to 30 and during winter it goes to about 25, with snow tires. Best MPG for a 7 passenger non-hybrid out there. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 Tremendous, how 2.8 tons of weight use as much as 7L/100km - outstanding! see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Best in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 Very good for sucha large and capable vehicle. see full Toyota Highlander review
2003 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 For a SUV 20 MPG is pretty good, I can drive a car i like without suffering to much at the pump see full Toyota Highlander review
Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 A complete pig. Yes, we were doing mostly urban assault driving but 14.8 MPG (according to the trip computer I reset when we drove away - did not calculate actual mileage since it was a rental and do not know how full the tank was when we received it) is pretty deplorable. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 So far city driving is at 14 mph - hoped for better see full Toyota Highlander review
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Consumes btwn 19 and 24 MPg (cdn) city/hwy see full Toyota Highlander review
2005 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Same as the pilot, but with premuim fuel recommended see full Toyota Highlander 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
 

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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