1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 37 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 32 city / 45 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 18 to 37 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 32 and 45 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,600 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 45 | 37 MPG | $2,600 |
| Passat Wagon Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 39 | 31 MPG | $3,100 |
| Passat Wagon Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3,400 |
| Passat Wagon Automatic 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| Passat Wagon Syncro Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 2.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,600 per year in fuel, versus $4,550 for the least efficient.