1992 Volkswagen Passat MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1992 Volkswagen Passat.

The 1992 Volkswagen Passat has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 1992 Volkswagen Passat Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1992 Volkswagen Passat Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1992 Volkswagen Passat Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1992 Volkswagen Passat is 22 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

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1992 Volkswagen Passat?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1992 Volkswagen Passat is $2,925.

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 1992 Volkswagen Passat to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,125 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

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1992 Volkswagen Passat Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1992 Volkswagen Passat 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
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1992 Volkswagen Passat Emit?

The 1992 Volkswagen Passat 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 1992 Volkswagen Passat.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1992 Volkswagen Passat model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1992 Volkswagen Passat 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 Cars
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 1992 Volkswagen Passat 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 Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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