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1999 Volkswagen Passat MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Volkswagen Passat is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1998 model. Among 44 midsize cars rated for 1999, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,469 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 20 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,469 15,000 mi/yr · $16.46 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #22 of 44 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Volkswagen Passat's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1999 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Stratus27 MPG $1,722
  2. 2Plymouth Breeze27 MPG $1,722
  3. 3Mazda 62626 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Honda Accord24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Mitsubishi Galant23 MPG $2,022
  6. 22Volkswagen Passat24 MPG $2,469
  7. 44Bentley Turbo RT12 MPG $4,938
1999 PassatOther midsize carsClass median: $2,526/yr

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

Passat MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Passat		 Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
Passat		 Gas 18 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Passat		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Passat		 Gas 16 MPG 26 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Passat Syncro		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Passat Syncro		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
95 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1999 Volkswagen Passat vs. rivals

vs Chrysler Cirrus 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Cirrus saves $144/yr vs Ford Taurus 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Taurus saves $144/yr vs Pontiac Grand Prix 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Grand Prix saves $254/yr vs Nissan Maxima 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Maxima saves $254/yr vs Daewoo Leganza 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Leganza saves $254/yr vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Galant saves $447/yr vs Buick Riviera 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Passat saves $650/yr vs Mitsubishi Diamante 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Passat saves $823/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat?

Up to 24 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Volkswagen Passat use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat?

The 1999 Volkswagen Passat's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Volkswagen Passat per year?

About $2,469 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $16.46 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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