Volkswagen Passat MPG & Fuel Economy
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat gets up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 42 highway) in EPA testing.
Latest model year (2022):
The Volkswagen Passat gets up to 28 MPG combined (24 city / 36 highway) in the Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim.
Volkswagen Passat MPG — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | City (MPG) | Hwy (MPG) | Combined (MPG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 36 | 28 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 36 | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Diesel | 29 | 40 | 33 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 35 | 28 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Diesel | 30 | 42 | 34 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Passat MPG FAQ
What is the MPG of the Volkswagen Passat?
The Volkswagen Passat gets up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 42 highway) in the 2022 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.
Which Volkswagen Passat trim has the best fuel economy?
The Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 34 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.