2003 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 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L and Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L.

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Station Wagons car class.

The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 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 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is 21 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L231928
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L221928
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L201726
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L201725

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

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is $3,488.

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 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,937 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
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$3,200spend $4,500 more
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,700spend $7,000 more

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

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L13
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L14
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L15
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L15

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

The 2003 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 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.

Overview

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

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L

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

City MPG17
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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