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2005 Volkswagen Passat Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat Diesel is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway) on diesel. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2004 model. Among 42 midsize cars rated for 2005, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,056 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 23 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,056 15,000 mi/yr · $13.70 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #13 of 42 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat Diesel's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3414.56.9
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 2005 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  2. 2Honda Accord Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Honda Accord26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Hyundai Elantra26 MPG $1,788
  5. 5Chevrolet Malibu25 MPG $1,860
  6. 13Volkswagen Passat Diesel27 MPG $2,056
  7. 42Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386
2005 Passat DieselOther midsize carsClass median: $2,214/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Passat Diesel MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
Passat
Diesel 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $2,056

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
95 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
377 g/mi

2005 Volkswagen Passat Diesel vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Diesel?

Up to 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway).

What fuel does the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Diesel?

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat Diesel's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Diesel per year?

About $2,056 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $13.70 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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