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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Fuel Economy (km/L)

Chart is based on 530 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Passat and 2101 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Prius.

Volkswagen Passat km/L

Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2014 103.5 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2014 37.6 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013 38.0 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013 95.9 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013 69.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 101.2 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 62.6 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 67.6 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2011 214.9 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 12.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 59.2 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 17.9 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009 54.1 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009 16.7 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009 55.6 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 55.3 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 68.1 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 42.3 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 66.4 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008 68.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 61.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 55.9 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 63.7 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 52.9 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 65.1 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 60.7 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007 72.9 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 52.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 70.2 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 58.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 56.4 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 62.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 65.9 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 59.6 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 53.0 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 47.7 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2005 68.8 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004.5 55.9 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004.5 10.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 65.2 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 63.5 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 54.3 MPG Highway Percentage 87 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 41.8 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 42.6 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 49.9 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 59.2 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 75.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 83.7 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 57.7 MPG Highway Percentage 84 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2004 58.3 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 58.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 38.9 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 46.9 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 61.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 63.5 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 72.0 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 50.1 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 47.5 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2003 44.7 MPG Highway Percentage 2 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002.5 71.7 MPG Highway Percentage 83 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 57.3 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 50.6 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 51.9 MPG Highway Percentage 77 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 57.1 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 76.3 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 55.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002 54.5 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2001.5 47.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2001.5 11.4 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2000 110.1 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 km/L
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
flat med none 3 3 8 88 75 103.5  
2014 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills light light 5 75 20 0 0 37.6  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
flat v.lt light 0 0 52 48 84 38.0  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
hills light light 3 7 30 61 70 95.9  
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 0 0 50 50 65 69.2  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
flat light none 3 17 26 54 68 101.2  
2012 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automated manual FWD
hills med light 33 14 3 51 65 62.6  
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2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 2 0 88 10 60 67.6  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 15 10 10 65 75 214.9  
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light none 10 10 40 40 110 12.8  
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
flat med none 4 10 53 33 72 59.2  
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
flat light light 1 8 15 76 104 17.9  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat v.lt none 20 10 40 30 70 54.1  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
flat light none 27 0 7 67 110 16.7  
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 15 17 36 32 69 55.6  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 6 22 17 55 75 55.3  
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 0 29 11 61 78 68.1  
2008 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 0 75 0 25 75 42.3  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 7 17 22 54 70 66.4  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 5 20 35 40 70 68.2  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 0 1 48 50 69 61.4  
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light none 16 16 9 59 70 55.9  
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 0 10 22 68 68 63.7  
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med light 0 23 43 35 63 52.9  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 10 12 15 63 71 65.1  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 5 17 27 51 76 60.7  
2007 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
mtns med light 0 5 5 90 73 72.9  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 9 16 24 50 79 52.5  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light none 1 6 27 67 68 70.2  
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med none 0 0 70 30 70 58.0  
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med light 0 48 13 40 70 56.4  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med light 10 10 30 50 70 62.1  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 0 0 30 70 70 65.9  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light none 5 10 10 75 60 59.6  
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills light light 9 15 22 54 81 53.0  
2005 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 10 10 32 49 68 47.7  
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 5 15 31 49 74 68.8  
2004.5 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light none 30 18 0 53 65 55.9  
2004.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light light 5 5 10 80 110 10.5  
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med none 6 3 65 26 70 65.2  
2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
hills med none 19 43 19 19 60 63.5  
2004 4dr Wagon 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
6-speed manual AWD
mtns med none 8 3 2 87 70 54.3  
2004 4dr Wagon 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med light 18 15 0 68 70 41.8  
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills light light 0 0 61 39 61 42.6  
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 5 5 10 80 60 49.9  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 16 30 21 33 66 59.2  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat lead light 5 25 40 30 70 75.3  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 6 11 29 54 63 83.7  
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 3 10 5 84 65 57.7  
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills light light 9 24 30 37 70 58.3  
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat v.lt none 0 0 50 50 75 58.8  
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 4 18 28 51 86 38.9  
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med none 18 22 21 39 64 46.9  
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat lead light 0 20 40 40 80 61.2  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 18 3 23 58 66 63.5  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 2 15 20 63 67 72.0  
2003 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 20 20 0 60 75 50.1  
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 10 27 48 15 70 47.5  
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 48 26 24 2 70 44.7  
2002.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 0 0 18 83 70 71.7  
2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 23 23 29 25 63 57.3  
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 0 10 5 85 70 50.6  
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
mtns light none 0 0 23 77 60 51.9  
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 15 30 29 26 67 57.1  
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 19 5 0 76 64 76.3  
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 6 12 12 70 65 55.7  
2002 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills light none 5 8 21 66 75 54.5  
2001.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 5 75 5 15 60 47.0  
2001.5 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 0 11 20 69 120 11.4  
2000 4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 0 2 0 98 60 110.1  

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Toyota Prius km/L

Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2017 25.7 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2017 151.1 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2016 102.1 MPG Highway Percentage 17 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2015 105.4 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2014 112.3 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2013 141.2 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2013 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2012 156.6 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2012 124.4 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2011 115.2 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2010 109.3 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2010 84.3 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2009 77.7 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2008 114.2 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2007 113.5 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2006 114.1 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2005 100.8 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2004 70.7 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2003 95.8 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2002 103.8 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2001 98.2 MPG Highway Percentage 41 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 km/L
2017 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
hills v.lt light 5 30 50 15 100 25.7  
2017 4dr Hatch 95-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
hills light light 3 0 54 44 60 151.1  
2016 4dr Hatch 95-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 8 53 22 17 58 102.1  
2015 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light none 0 2 34 65 70 105.4  
2014 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light hvy 0 6 54 40 70 112.3  
2013 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Plug-in Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 0 3 24 73 69 141.2  
2013 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat med hvy 5 19 49 27 60 27.0  
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2012 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Plug-in Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat v.lt hvy 2 19 2 78 73 156.6  
2012 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat v.lt light 8 45 15 31 57 124.4  
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 1 9 36 54 63 115.2  
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat med light 7 18 30 45 69 109.3  
2010 4dr Hatch flat med none 0 87 0 13 60 84.3  
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 3 8 29 60 67 77.7  
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 5 22 17 56 62 114.2  
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
hills light light 13 26 19 43 64 113.5  
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 8 21 31 40 66 114.1  
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 6 14 28 52 70 100.8  
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light none 9 20 18 53 92 70.7  
2003 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 8 23 32 37 68 95.8  
2002 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 14 8 23 55 66 103.8  
2001 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light light 10 28 21 41 68 98.2  

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Fuel Economy (km/L)

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 and Toyota Prius's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.

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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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2016 The new Toyota Prius's EPA ratings are the best of any car without a plug: 54 mpg city, 50 mpg highway. Well, almost. That honor specifically goes to the Prius Two Eco, the variant I tested. With more battery-powered range, some aerodynamic enhancements, and a slightly lower curb weight, the Prius Two Eco scores 58/53. The Ford C-MAX's EPA ratings aren't in the same league: 42/37. When running on gasoline, the Chevrolet Volt doesn't test as well as the Prius: 42/43. But you can plug in the Volt for about 50 miles of electric-only range. The new Honda Civic, among the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid compacts, manages 31/41. In my real-world driving the Prius Two Eco easily beat its EPA ratings, at least in temperate weather. Driven with a very light foot on my standard suburban route, it twice averaged 93 mpg, easily the best in my testing of any car without a plug. When the air temperature dropped into the 40s, though, I couldn't quite manage 60 mpg. On a 70-mph highway in mild weather the Prius averaged just over 60 mpg. Overall for the week it averaged 65 mpg, nearly double the C-MAX and more than double the Civic. My efforts were aided by some of the most thorough driving style feedback you'll find in a car. The Prius scores how you acclerate, cruise, and brake, and provides tips for improvement. It also stores your average mpg daily for a month, then monthly over a long time period. see full Toyota Prius review
 

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Toyota Prius Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
This is the obvious number one reason to buy a Prius. Unlike Ford, Nissan and others who make hybrid vehicles, the Toyota usually came out ahead in MPG- even in the freezing cold winter of Minnesota. The mileage ranged from 42+ in the winter to well over 59-62 in the spring-fall. My best tank was 601 miles to a tank of regular Costco gas. see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Great, a number one factor with high gas prices. see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The gas mileage of the Prius is unbeatable. With the price of gas climing at the pump it was time to buy the Prius. see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Fuel economy is excellent. Also, the car is very rromy with lots of leg room and can carry some pretty big cargo. I once had 7 people in it for 15 minutes, not recomended as it was reaaly slow and too heavy for its braking power. In 25,00 miles NOTHING has gone wrong or needed repair. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The new Prius is even easier to drive in a responsible manner and has improve MPG from previous models. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
it gives the highest mileage among all cars. Beats Honda Insight hands down. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It gets 40+ mpg no matter how badly you drive it. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
52 mile commute to work every day and averaging approximately 50 mpg. Reduces USA dependence on foreign oil and carbon footprint. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The Prius 50 MPG mixed driving is realistic. The worst MPG I have seen is 45 MPG and the best was 56 MPG. I can only compare that to tests results I have seen where the Insight is 38-42 MPG see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
What is not to like?! see full Toyota Prius review
Toyota Prius Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The engine continues to run when I stop at a stop street, red light or in traffic. That is a sin. There is no excuse to continue running any engine if the car is not moving. see full Toyota Prius review