2005 Volkswagen PassatFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
27
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 17 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
37.1MPG average+37.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 27 MPG · Owner reported avg: 37.1 MPG
Range: 30–47 MPG
Driving mix: City 42% / Highway 58%
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 37.1 real world MPG based on 17 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S5)
Diesel Diesel
City
23
Hwy
34
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
17
Hwy
26
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
17
Hwy
25
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S5) | Diesel Diesel | 23 | 34 | 27 | $3,150 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 377 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.2 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
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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