- Newest year: 2016
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2015
2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos MPG & Fuel Cost
10 model years · 22–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos at a glance
The 2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos covers 10 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 22–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,230 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (25 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; 2014, 2015 and 2016 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,230 | Same EPA ratings as 2015 |
| 2015 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,230 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,230 | Same EPA ratings as 2013 |
| 2013 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,230–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,220–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,210 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 22–24 MPG | $3,350–$3,650 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 22–24 MPG | $3,350–$3,650 | First year |
What the 2016 Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$269
$3,230 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.38
Per 100 miles
$21.53
Five years
$16,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$210more a year
Class median $3,020 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Volkswagen Eos MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Volkswagen Eos as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Volkswagen Eos MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Volkswagen Eos as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Volkswagen Eos MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2013
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Volkswagen Eos as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
2013 Volkswagen Eos MPG
25 MPG · $3,230/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,230.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Volkswagen Eos MPG
25 MPG · $3,230/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,230.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Volkswagen Eos MPG
25 MPG · $3,230–$3,270/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,220 to $3,230, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,270 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Volkswagen Eos MPG
25 MPG · $3,220–$3,270/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,210 to $3,220, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,220 |
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,270 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Volkswagen Eos MPG
25 MPG · $3,210/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,350 to $3,210, $140 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,210 |
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,210 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Volkswagen Eos MPG
22–24 MPG · $3,350–$3,650/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,350.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,350 |
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| Eos 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Volkswagen Eos MPG
22–24 MPG · $3,350–$3,650/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| Eos 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,850 in California and $2,800 in Texas, a $1,050 difference.
- California $3,850
- Washington $3,620
- New York $3,190
- Florida $2,950
- Texas $2,800
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small car models.
Generations
- 2007-2016 (2007)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos get?
EPA rates the 2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos at 22–25 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos?
The Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2014, 2015 and 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Volkswagen Eos per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,230 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,230 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Volkswagen Eos 100 miles?
About $21.53 per 100 miles for the Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Eos more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 22 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2016 Volkswagen Eos compare with other small car configurations?
The Eos 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,230 a year to fuel, $210 more than the class median of $3,020, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Eos different from the 2015 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2015 and 2016: 1 configuration rated 25 MPG combined. See the 2015 Volkswagen Eos for that year.