2012 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 34 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 30 city / 40 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 23 to 34 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 30 and 40 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,800 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 Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG | $2,800 |
| Passat Manual 5-spd | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Passat Automatic (S6) | 5-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| Passat Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.