2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion.

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion has 3 model options: Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L and Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L.

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion is 18 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L191724
Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L181623
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L181522

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion is $4,033.

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 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,667 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 (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L$4,100spend $9,000 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L$4,100spend $9,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L16
Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L17
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L17

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion Emit?

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion 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 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion model options.

Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/passat-wagon-4motion/2003.

  • "2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/passat-wagon-4motion/2003. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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