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Volkswagen Passat MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
16 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 7 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
34 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
35 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
36 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
37 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2002 2002 4dr Sedan 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 23.2
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With the turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 engine, 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, the 2002 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 23.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 66 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (8 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2002 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2002 2002 4dr Sedan 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 23.68
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 32.44
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 24.28
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 22.09
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 21.5
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 24.37
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat

2002 Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I get right around the EPA estimate of 20 mpg around town. However, I frequently see mid to high 30's on the highway, which is way above the EPA rating! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Good MPG with the 5 speed manual. The turbo only kicks in when you need it (Well, .5 seconds after you need it - turbo lag) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
16 in town...26 highway at 75 mph 3 adults with the air on see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002 Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Fuel economy could be slightly better, city driving usually gets about 17 mpg. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Averaging 21mpg in suburban/highway driving for a long time... not so great. A high-torque engine and heavy chassis requires lots of gallons of premium fuel. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
As an 8 cylinder engine, the overall fuel economy is not as good as the Passat 6 or 4 cylinder versions. Expect, on average, to get 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway with a mixed of around 19-20mpg. 21 Gallon tank can be quite expensive to fill. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I don't think 21 mpg is that good! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
V6 is very thirsty in the city. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

2002 Volkswagen Passat Gas Mileage (MPG)

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