1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has 5 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L and Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L.

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is 20 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L211826
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L221828
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L181522
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L201725
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L181623

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is $3,200.

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 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,500 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,500spend $6,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L17
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L15
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L17

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Emit?

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 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 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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