2024 Volkswagen Passat Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
Volkswagen Passat maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2016–2016 are listed on the Volkswagen Passat maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2024 Volkswagen Passat Specs at a Glance
The 2024 Volkswagen Passat gets 34 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,325 lbs, measures 193.7 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 22 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 34 mpg (30 city / 42 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd · other 2024 trims rate 22–34 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Manual 6-spd · 3 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 3,325 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: PASSAT 4DR SEDAN
- Length
- 193.7 in · 72.4 in wide · 57.9 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 110.2 in
- NHTSA overall
- 4-star (2022)
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →NHTSA Safety Ratings
Safety for every year and trim
View details →Volkswagen Passat — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 36 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 36 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 34 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 34 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 40 | 33 | Diesel |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 35 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 42 | 34 | Diesel |
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Volkswagen Passat — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The Volkswagen Passat is EPA-rated at up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 42 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2015 model year.
What engine does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have?
The Volkswagen Passat uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Volkswagen Passat are covered here?
This page documents 15 verified Volkswagen Passat configurations across model years 2015–2022.
Which model year of the Volkswagen Passat is the most fuel efficient?
The 2015 Volkswagen Passat holds the highest combined rating at 34 MPG; the 2017 sits lowest at 27 MPG, a difference of 7 MPG (about 26%) across the 8 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Volkswagen Passat have?
The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Volkswagen Passat — 1.8L, 2L, 3.6L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Volkswagen Passat configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2022 data.