Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2000 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2000). The EPA record holds 17 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #14 of 14 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #15 of 15 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2002 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #12 of 15 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2003 | 3 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 15 (14th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2004 | 5 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 16 (73th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2005 | 3 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #4 of 15 (79th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2007 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #11 of 14 (23th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #6 of 9 (38th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion placed highest in 2005 at #4 of 15, and lowest in 2001 at #15 of 15. It spent 2 of its 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2004 | 1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 1.8L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | FFS | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 → 2002 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2003 → 2004 | 19 → 22 mpg | +3 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2005 → 2007 | 22 → 19 mpg | -3 mpg | 605 gal |
What Passat Wagon 4motion fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2008 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 19 mpg the Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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