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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
5 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
6 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers 5 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 5 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2005 2005 4dr Sedan 280-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 6.92
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With the 206 kilowatts 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed automated manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 6.92 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2005 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 72 kilometers per hour (about 49.2 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (15 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2005 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-sp manual AWD 9.3
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 11.65
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 280-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 6.94
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 280-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp automated manual FWD 8.4
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 8.9
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat

2005 Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
25+ mpg in town, 34+ mpg on road see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I get 28 combined and I live up a big big hill I drive about 60 miles a day round trip. If we go on a trip I get easily 31mpg and long trips I get 35mpg. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Turbo 4 fuel economy in midsize category. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
24+ around town and 32+ on the highway in a car this size is very impressive. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
32 mpg on the hghway,with 200 hp to boot see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mid sized sedan that can get up to 32 mpg. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Diesel fuel economy, need I say more see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Unbeatable TDI economy see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It is a TDI diesel, and gets 42-44 mpg on the highway see full Volkswagen Passat review
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Acceptable- given that I haul a 110 pound dog and 2 kids and a surfboard a lot of the time. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 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 turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
ok MPG, but requires premium. 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 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
 

2005 Volkswagen Passat Gas Mileage (L/100km)

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 L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.