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- MY2000–2022
Volkswagen Passat MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
22 model years · 2000–2022
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volkswagen Passat fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volkswagen Passat for 22 model years, 2000 to 2022. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–34 MPG. The latest model year, 2022, has 1 configuration rated 28 MPG combined and costing $2,310 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2015 Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 34 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1990.
Volkswagen Passat MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2022 (2nd gen) Generation page | |||
| 2022 | 28 | — | $2,310 |
| 2021 | 28 | — | $2,320 |
| 2020 | 27 | — | $2,420 |
| 2012-2019 (A32) Generation page | |||
| 2019 | 29 | — | $2,240 |
| 2018 | 22–29 | — | $2,240–$2,930 |
| 2017 | 23–27 | — | $2,420–$2,880 |
| 2016 | 23–29 | — | $2,250–$2,880 |
| 2015 | 23–28 | 33–34 | $2,330–$3,540 |
| 2014 | 23–28 | 34 | $2,320–$3,540 |
| 2013 | 23–26 | 34 | $2,560–$3,540 |
| 2012 | 23–26 | 34 | $2,560–$3,540 |
| 2006-2010 (B6) Generation page | |||
| 2010 | 25 | — | $3,190 |
| 2009 | 22–23 | — | $3,490–$3,650 |
| 2008 | 19–24 | — | $3,350–$4,230 |
| 2007 | 19–24 | — | $3,350–$4,230 |
| 2006 | 19–24 | — | $3,350–$4,230 |
| 2002-2005 Generation page | |||
| 2005 | 19–23 | 27 | $3,490–$4,230 |
| 2004 | 18–23 | 27 | $3,490–$4,460 |
| 2003 | 18–23 | — | $3,490–$4,460 |
| 2002 | 18–23 | — | $3,490–$4,460 |
| 2000-2001 Generation page | |||
| 2001 | 18–23 | — | $3,490–$4,460 |
| 2000 | 18–24 | — | $3,350–$4,460 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volkswagen Passat generations
5 generations between 2000 and 2022. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat (2nd gen)
27–28 MPG · $2,310–$2,420/yr
2012-2019 Volkswagen Passat (A32)
22–34 MPG · $2,240–$3,540/yr
2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat (B6)
19–25 MPG · $3,190–$4,230/yr
2002-2005 Volkswagen Passat
18–27 MPG · $3,490–$4,460/yr
2000-2001 Volkswagen Passat
18–24 MPG · $3,350–$4,460/yr
2022 powertrain options
Volkswagen Passat MPG history, 1990–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18–24 | — |
| 1998 | 18–24 | 31–37 |
| 1997 | 18–19 | 36 |
| 1996 | 18–21 | 35 |
| 1995 | 18–21 | — |
| 1994 | 18 | — |
| 1993 | 18–22 | — |
| 1992 | 21–22 | — |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | — |
| 1990 | 21 | — |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volkswagen Passat's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volkswagen Passat run 18–34 MPG across model years 2000 to 2022. The latest year, 2022, is rated 28 MPG.
Which Volkswagen Passat model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 Volkswagen Passat Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 34 MPG.
How much does a Volkswagen Passat cost to fuel per year?
For MY2022, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,310 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,310.
Has the Volkswagen Passat's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2000 to 28 MPG in 2022, 4 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.