1997 Volkswagen PassatFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
32
MPG
Highway
42
MPG
Combined
36
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 9 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
46.5MPG average+29.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 36 MPG · Owner reported avg: 46.5 MPG
Range: 40–61 MPG
Driving mix: City 30% / Highway 70%
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 46.5 real world MPG based on 9 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 36 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
32
Hwy
42
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $2,350/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 | 32 | 42 | 36 | $2,350 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 283 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.9 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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