1998 Volkswagen PassatFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
32
MPG
Highway
45
MPG
Combined
37
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
32
Hwy
45
Comb
37
Fuel cost: $2,300/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
27
Hwy
39
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,750/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
20
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Premium
City
18
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,900/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Premium
City
16
Hwy
26
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 32 | 45 | 37 | $2,300 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Diesel Diesel | 27 | 39 | 31 | $2,750 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,300 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 275 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.7 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Automatic
- 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
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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