Volkswagen Routan MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen Routan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2009 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 9 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2010 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 8 (43th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 8 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 9 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 8 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 9 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen Routan placed highest in 2009 at #5 of 9, and lowest in 2012 at #9 of 9. It spent 1 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 456 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 454 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
What Routan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Volkswagen Routan burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 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 Minivan - 2WD
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 20 mpg the Volkswagen Routan is exactly at the median.
- All Minivan - 2WD 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.