2015 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 34 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 30 city / 42 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 23 to 34 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 30 and 42 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 Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 42 | 34 MPG | $2,800 |
| Passat Automatic (AM-S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG | $2,900 |
| Passat Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Passat Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Passat Automatic (AM-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.