Volkswagen · 1990–2022 · Gas
Volkswagen Passat MPG by year
The EPA has rated 32 model years of the Volkswagen Passat, from 1990 to 2022. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2019, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2022 model is 33% more efficient than the best 1990 model (28 vs. 21 MPG). The 2022 model is about as efficient as the median midsize car (27.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Passat, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Passat model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas | 28 MPG | 24 / 36 | 27.5 | — | 1 | $1,661 |
| 2021 | Gas | 28 MPG | 24 / 36 | 28 | — | 1 | $1,661 |
| 2020 | Gas | 27 MPG | 23 / 34 | 28 | — | 1 | $1,722 |
| 2019 | Gas | 29 MPG | 25 / 36 | 28 | — | 1 | $1,603 |
| 2018 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 22 |
25 / 36 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2017 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 34 | 27 | — | 2 | $1,722 |
| 2016 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 23 |
25 / 36 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2015 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 34 | 27.5 | — | 3 | $1,661 |
| 2014 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 35 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,661 |
| 2013 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 32 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2012 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 32 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2010 | Gas | 25 MPG | 22 / 31 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,370 |
| 2009 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
19 / 29 | 22 | — | 2 | $2,576 |
| 2008 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 29 | 22 | — | 5 | $2,469 |
| 2007 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 22 | — | 5 | $2,469 |
| 2006 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,469 |
| 2005 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 28 | 21 | — | 7 | $2,576 |
| 2004 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 28 | 24 | — | 9 | $2,576 |
| 2003 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 28 | 21 | — | 7 | $2,576 |
| 2002 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 28 | 20.5 | — | 6 | $2,576 |
| 2001 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 29 | 20 | — | 5 | $2,576 |
| 2000 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 29 | 20 | — | 5 | $2,469 |
| 1999 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 29 | 20 | — | 6 | $2,469 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 29 | 21 | — | 5 | $2,469 |
| 1997 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1996 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 1995 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 27 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 1994 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 23 | 23.5 | — | 2 | $2,583 |
| 1993 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 28 | 19 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 1992 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
18 / 28 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,114 |
| 1991 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 1990 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Passat year has the best fuel economy?
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Volkswagen Passat year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1994 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $2,583 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Passat?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat is rated up to 28 MPG combined.