Volkswagen Passat: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen Passat across 32 model years, from the 1990 Volkswagen Passat through the 2022 Volkswagen Passat. The most recent 2022 Volkswagen Passat returns 28 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1998 Volkswagen Passat at 37 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Passat page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volkswagen Passat. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 Volkswagen Passat | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2021 | 2021 Volkswagen Passat | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2020 | 2020 Volkswagen Passat | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2019 | 2019 Volkswagen Passat | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2018 | 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2017 | 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2016 | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2015 | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 42 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2014 | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 40 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2013 | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 40 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2012 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 40 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2010 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2009 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2008 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2007 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2006 | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2005 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 34 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2004 | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 34 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2003 | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2002 | 2002 Volkswagen Passat | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2001 | 2001 Volkswagen Passat | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2000 | 2000 Volkswagen Passat | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1999 | 1999 Volkswagen Passat | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1998 | 1998 Volkswagen Passat | 37 MPG | 32 MPG | 45 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1997 | 1997 Volkswagen Passat | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | 42 MPG | $2,250 |
| 1996 | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | 41 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1995 | 1995 Volkswagen Passat | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1994 | 1994 Volkswagen Passat | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1993 | 1993 Volkswagen Passat | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1992 | 1992 Volkswagen Passat | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1991 | 1991 Volkswagen Passat | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1990 | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
How the Volkswagen Passat compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen Passat against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2022 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.