Volkswagen Eos MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen Eos has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2007 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 17 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #10 of 40 (77th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2008 | 3 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #17 of 59 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #18 of 61 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #20 of 63 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #17 of 60 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #15 of 62 (77th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #18 of 71 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #26 of 63 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #32 of 71 (56th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #33 of 71 (54th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen Eos placed highest in 2007 at #10 of 40, and lowest in 2016 at #33 of 71. It spent 10 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 → 2009 | 24 → 25 mpg | +1 mpg | 460 gal |
What Eos fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Volkswagen Eos burns 460 to 460 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 25 mpg the Volkswagen Eos is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $67 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volkswagen nameplates
Every Volkswagen model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.