2010 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 2010 Volkswagen Passat.

The 2010 Volkswagen Passat runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2010 Volkswagen Passat is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 Volkswagen Passat Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2010 Volkswagen Passat gets up to 22 miles per gallon in the city, and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat is 25 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 Volkswagen Passat?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat is $2,950 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2010 Volkswagen Passat to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,250 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 Volkswagen Passat Consume?

The 2010 Volkswagen Passat will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat.

City MPG22
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,250
Fuel Cost$2,950
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related Volkswagen Models from 2010

If you're interested in other Volkswagen models from 2010, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Link To or Reference This Page

If you use this page in your research, please reference MPG Buddy as the source.

  • "2010 Volkswagen Passat MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/passat/2010.

  • "2010 Volkswagen Passat MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/passat/2010. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/passat/2010.