2010 Volkswagen Routan 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 Routan.

The 2010 Volkswagen Routan has 2 model options: Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L and Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L.

The 2010 Volkswagen Routan Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minivan - 2WD car class.

The 2010 Volkswagen Routan Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minivan - 2WD car class.

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

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan is 19 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L201725
Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L181623

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

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan is $3,325.

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 2010 Volkswagen Routan to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,125 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 6-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L$3,500spend $6,000 more

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

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 Volkswagen Routan will consume in one year is 16 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L15
Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L17

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2010 Volkswagen Routan Emit?

The 2010 Volkswagen Routan 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 2010 Volkswagen Routan.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2010 Volkswagen Routan model options.

Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 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
Displacement4
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassMinivan - 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 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
Displacement3.8
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassMinivan - 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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

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

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