2012 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 2012 Volkswagen Routan.

The 2012 Volkswagen Routan runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minivan - 2WD 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 2012 Volkswagen Routan is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Volkswagen Routan Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Volkswagen Routan gets up to 17 miles per gallon in the city, and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan is 20 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Volkswagen Routan?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan is $3,150 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 2012 Volkswagen Routan to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,250 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Volkswagen Routan Consume?

The 2012 Volkswagen Routan will consume roughly 15 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 2012 Volkswagen Routan.

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 25
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2 E85
ATV Type FFV
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Vehicle Class Minivan - 2WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Volkswagen Models from 2012

If you're interested in other Volkswagen models from 2012, 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.

Model Combined MPG
Jetta 28
Golf 26
CC 4motion 20
Beetle 24
Tiguan 21
Golf 32
Golf 26
Tiguan 4motion 23
Tiguan 24
Eos 25
Passat 23
Jetta 32
Jetta SportWagen 32
Jetta 26
Beetle 25
Golf R 22
Jetta 27
Passat 26
Beetle 25
Jetta SportWagen 26

Disclaimer

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