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2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan at a glance
The 2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan covers 6 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $3,350 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Routan 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2013 and 2014; 2010 and 2012 repeat the values of the year before.
2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,280 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | First year |
What the 2014 Routan 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$279
$3,350 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.58
Per 100 miles
$22.33
Five years
$16,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Volkswagen Routan MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,330 to $3,350, $20 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routan (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2013 Volkswagen Routan MPG
20 MPG · $3,330/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,280 to $3,330, $50 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routan (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,330 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2012 Volkswagen Routan MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Volkswagen Routan MPG
20 MPG · $3,280/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,280, $10 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routan (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,280 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2010 Volkswagen Routan MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2009
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
2009 Volkswagen Routan MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routan 4.0L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Routan 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Routan 3.6L 6-cyl FWD: $4,550 in California and $2,920 in Texas, a $1,630 difference.
- California $4,550
- Washington $4,220
- New York $3,350
- Florida $3,160
- Texas $2,920
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 minivan models.
Generations
- 2009-2014 (2009)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan get?
EPA rates the 2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan at 18–20 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Routan 3.6L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan?
Every model year of the 2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2014 Volkswagen Routan?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2013 and 2014. In 2010 and 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Volkswagen Routan per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Routan 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,350 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,350 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Volkswagen Routan 100 miles?
About $22.33 per 100 miles for the Routan 3.6L 6-cyl 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 2014 Volkswagen Routan more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Routan 3.6L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
Is the 2014 Volkswagen Routan different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,330 to $3,350, $20 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2014 against 1 configuration for 2013. See the 2013 Volkswagen Routan for that year.