2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 29 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 19 to 24 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 29 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,400 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 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3,400 |
| Passat Wagon Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| Passat Wagon 4motion Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,400 per year in fuel, versus $4,350 for the least efficient.