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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2005 2005 4dr Sedan 280-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 68.82
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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 68.82 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 59.6
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 47.65
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 280-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 53.03
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 280-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp automated manual FWD 65.9
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 62.1
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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 (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's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.