2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motionFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize Station Wagons4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
24.9MPG average+13.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 22 MPG · Owner reported avg: 24.9 MPG
Driving mix: City -1% / Highway -1%
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 24.9 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,900/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,700 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,300 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 404 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.8L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
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