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2015 Volkswagen Passat MPG & fuel economy

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2014 model. Among 69 midsize cars rated for 2015, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 24 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2015 #29 of 69 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3414.56.9
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 2015 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Nissan Leaf114 MPGe $799
  2. 2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
  3. 3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
  4. 4Honda Accord Hybrid47 MPG $989
  5. 5Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive84 MPGe $1,080
  6. 29Volkswagen Passat28 MPG $1,661
  7. 69Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558
2015 PassatOther midsize carsClass median: $1,850/yr

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

Passat MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Passat		 Gas 24 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Passat		 Gas 24 MPG 35 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch
Passat		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
102 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
318 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
7/10

2015 Volkswagen Passat vs. rivals

vs Toyota Camry 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler 200 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Passat saves $62/yr vs Kia Optima 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Passat saves $128/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Malibu saves $57/yr vs Ford Fusion 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Fusion saves $57/yr vs Buick Regal Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Accord 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Accord saves $111/yr vs Nissan Altima 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Altima saves $161/yr vs Toyota Avalon 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Passat saves $277/yr vs Volkswagen Passat Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Passat Diesel saves $28/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel (34 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

Up to 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2015 Volkswagen Passat use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Volkswagen Passat per year?

About $1,661 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.07 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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