Volkswagen Passat Wagon: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen Passat Wagon across 20 model years, from the 1990 Volkswagen Passat Wagon through the 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. The most recent 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon returns 25 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 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 Wagon 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 Wagon. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2009 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2008 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2007 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2005 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 34 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2004 | 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 34 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2003 | 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2002 | 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2001 | 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2000 | 2000 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1999 | 1999 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1998 | 1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 37 MPG | 32 MPG | 45 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1997 | 1997 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | 42 MPG | $2,250 |
| 1996 | 1996 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | 41 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1995 | 1995 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1994 | 1994 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1993 | 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1992 | 1992 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1991 | 1991 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1990 | 1990 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
How the Volkswagen Passat Wagon compares against the Midsize Station Wagons class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen Passat Wagon against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Station Wagons class for the 2010 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.