2008 Volkswagen Passat 4motionFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize Cars4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

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City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)

Premium

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $4,300/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (S6)	Premium	16	24	19	$4,300

Annual Fuel Cost

$4,300

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$-9,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10

GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 468 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 15.7 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
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: 3.6L, 6-cylinder
Fuel Type: Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default

$4.490/gal$3,545/yr

California

$5.957/gal$4,703/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$3,069/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$3,265/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$3,570/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$3,561/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$4,414/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$3,646/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$3,429/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$3,512/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$3,545/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$4,703/yrHIGHEST	+$1,158
Texas	$3.888/gal	$3,069/yrLOWEST	$-476
Florida	$4.136/gal	$3,265/yr	$-280
New York	$4.522/gal	$3,570/yr	+$25
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$3,561/yr	+$16
Washington	$5.591/gal	$4,414/yr	+$869
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$3,646/yr	+$101
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$3,429/yr	$-116
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$3,512/yr	$-33