1996 Volkswagen PassatFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
31
MPG
Highway
41
MPG
Combined
35
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 10 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
48.0MPG average+37.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 35 MPG · Owner reported avg: 48.0 MPG
Range: 41–56 MPG
Driving mix: City 25% / Highway 75%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 48.0 real world MPG based on 10 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 35 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
31
Hwy
41
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
25
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
23
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 | $2,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$0
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 291 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.9L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- (DSL,TRBO)
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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