Volkswagen · 2009–2014 · Gas / Flex-fuel
Volkswagen Routan MPG by year
The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Volkswagen Routan, from 2009 to 2014. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2014, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2014 model is 5% less efficient than the median minivan that year (20 vs. 21 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Routan, 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 Routan model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Flex-fuel | 20 MPG | 17 / 25 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,325 |
| 2013 | Flex-fuel | 20 MPG | 17 / 25 | 20.5 | — | 1 | $2,325 |
| 2012 | Flex-fuel | 20 MPG | 17 / 25 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,325 |
| 2011 | Flex-fuel | 20 MPG | 17 / 25 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,325 |
| 2010 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 25 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
| 2009 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 25 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Routan model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Routan year has the best fuel economy?
The 2009 Volkswagen Routan, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,325 a year.
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Routan?
The 2014 Volkswagen Routan is rated up to 20 MPG combined.