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1993 Volkswagen Passat MPG & fuel economy

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat is a midsize car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1992 model. Among 47 midsize cars rated for 1993, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 18 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1993 #7 of 47 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2811.98.4
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1993 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Mazda 62626 MPG $1,788
  2. 2Dodge Spirit25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Plymouth Acclaim25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera23 MPG $2,022
  6. 7Volkswagen Passat22 MPG $2,114
  7. 47Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II/Silver Spur11 MPG $5,386
1993 PassatOther midsize carsClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Passat MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Passat		 Gas 18 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Passat		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Passat		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Passat		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Passat		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
97 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1993 Volkswagen Passat vs. rivals

vs Toyota Camry 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cutlass Ciera saves $92/yr vs Buick Century 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Century saves $92/yr vs Dodge Dynasty 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Passat saves $101/yr vs Chevrolet Lumina 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Passat saves $101/yr vs Ford Taurus 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Passat saves $101/yr vs Dodge Spirit 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Spirit saves $254/yr vs Plymouth Acclaim 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Acclaim saves $254/yr vs Mazda 626 26 MPG · $1,788/yr 626 saves $325/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1993 Volkswagen Passat?

Up to 22 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1993 Volkswagen Passat use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat?

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1993 Volkswagen Passat per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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