2008 Volkswagen Eos MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos.

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos has 3 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L.

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Volkswagen Eos Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L242130
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242029
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L221926

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Volkswagen Eos?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos is $3,183.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2008 Volkswagen Eos to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,417 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L$3,350spend $5,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Volkswagen Eos Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Volkswagen Eos will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2008 Volkswagen Eos Emit?

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2008 Volkswagen Eos.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2008 Volkswagen Eos model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Eos Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.2 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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