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2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 27–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat at a glance
The 2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 27–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $2,310 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (28 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2021 and 2022. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2021 and 2022.
2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat by model year
What the 2022 Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$193
$2,310 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.85
Per 100 miles
$15.40
Five years
$11,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$620less a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Volkswagen Passat MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,320 to $2,310, $10 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | $2,310 |
2021 Volkswagen Passat MPG
28 MPG · $2,320/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 28 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,320, $100 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | $2,320 |
2020 Volkswagen Passat MPG
27 MPG · $2,420/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,420 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,150 in California and $2,020 in Texas, a $1,130 difference.
- California $3,150
- Washington $2,920
- New York $2,310
- Florida $2,190
- Texas $2,020
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001
- 2002-2005
- 2006-2010 (B6)
- 2012-2019 (A32)
- 2020-2022 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat get?
EPA rates the 2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat at 27–28 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 28 MPG (24 city, 36 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2020.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021 and 2022.
How does the 2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2019 Volkswagen Passat) is rated 22–34 MPG combined and costs $2,240–$3,540 a year to fuel; the 2020-2022 model is rated 27–28 MPG and costs $2,310–$2,420 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Volkswagen Passat per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,310 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,310 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Volkswagen Passat 100 miles?
About $15.40 per 100 miles for the Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 24 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 12 MPG.
How does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Passat 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,310 a year to fuel, $620 less than the class median of $2,930, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 136 rated midsize car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,320 to $2,310, $10 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2022 against 1 configuration for 2021. See the 2021 Volkswagen Passat for that year.