Volkswagen Passat MPG and Fuel Economy
Volkswagen have been manufacturing models of Passat for 32 years, with the latest vehicle in 2022 having a combined MPG of 28.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat is $2,250 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $250 on fuel driving a 2022 Volkswagen Passat.
🛢 The Volkswagen Passat will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Volkswagen Passat will emit 315 grams of CO2, which is about 4,725,000 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 225 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Volkswagen Passat.
The table below is a complete list of the 32 Volkswagen Passat fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volkswagen Passat | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2020 Volkswagen Passat | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Passat | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 34 | $2,250 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 34 | $2,250 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat | 25 | $2,950 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Passat | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Passat | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2003 Volkswagen Passat | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Passat | 23 | $3,200 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Passat | 21 | $3,500 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Passat | 21 | $3,500 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Passat | 22 | $3,350 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Passat | 22 | $3,350 |
| 1997 Volkswagen Passat | 36 | $2,150 |
| 1996 Volkswagen Passat | 35 | $2,200 |
| 1995 Volkswagen Passat | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1994 Volkswagen Passat | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1993 Volkswagen Passat | 21 | $3,000 |
| 1992 Volkswagen Passat | 21 | $3,000 |
| 1991 Volkswagen Passat | 21 | $3,000 |
| 1990 Volkswagen Passat | 21 | $3,000 |
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