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2000-2001 Volkswagen Passat MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Volkswagen Passat at a glance
The 2000-2001 Volkswagen Passat covers 2 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 18–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $3,490 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Volkswagen Passat by model year
What the 2001 Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$291
$3,490 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.82
Per 100 miles
$23.27
Five years
$17,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$340less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Volkswagen Passat MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,350 to $3,490, $140 more.
Gas configurations (10)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Passat 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Wagon 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Passat 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Wagon 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| Wagon 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Volkswagen Passat MPG
18–24 MPG · $3,350–$4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (10)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Passat 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| Wagon 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Wagon 2.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| Wagon 4motion | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
10 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 Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,170 in California and $3,030 in Texas, a $1,140 difference.
- California $4,170
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,450
- Florida $3,190
- Texas $3,030
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 wagon models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Volkswagen Passat get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Volkswagen Passat at 18–24 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Volkswagen Passat?
The Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Volkswagen Passat?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Volkswagen Passat per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,490 a year. Across all 10 configurations the cost runs $3,490–$4,460 a year. That is a $970 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Volkswagen Passat 100 miles?
About $23.27 per 100 miles for the Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.27 and $29.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Volkswagen Passat more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 20 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2001 Volkswagen Passat compare with other wagon configurations?
The Passat 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,490 a year to fuel, $340 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 6 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 31 rated wagon configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Volkswagen Passat different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,350 to $3,490, $140 more. EPA lists 10 configurations for 2001 against 10 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Volkswagen Passat for that year.