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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers 4 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 17 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 18 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 4 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 2 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2006 2006 4dr Sedan 280-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10.1
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With the 206 kilowatts 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed automated manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2006 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 10.1 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2006 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 47.5 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were on the highway at an average speed of 70 kilometers per hour (40 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2006 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2006 2006 4dr Sedan 280-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp automated manual FWD 9.55
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 7.97
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 8.92
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

2006 Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It has averaged over 31 mpg for more than 13,000 miles. Gets around 35 mpg on long trips at interstate speeds of 70 mph. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Average 31 MPG overall. Great for a gas-engine car. Outstanding for one with high performance. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I get 5-7 MPG above the (pre 2008) EPA sticker on this car but with a similar driving style on a previous car was returning 2-3 MPG below the (pre 2008) EPA sticker. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I can average 34 mpg and get 37 mpg on the highway in gentle driving, yet I have plenty of power on tap if I need it for passing, merging, etc. 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
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
more than 35 HWY at 65 MPH 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
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
25+ mpg in town, 34+ mpg on road see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 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
 

2006 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.