2003 Volkswagen Models
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
Technical Brief (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Passat Wagon gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 43% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- City
- 21 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
5Displacement:
1.8 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Passat Wagon gets up to 38.90 MPG on the highway, 23.80 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.84 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 63% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 38.90 MPG
- Combined
- 28.84 MPG
- City
- 23.80 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
39 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Passat Wagon gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 41% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- City
- 22 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
5Displacement:
1.8 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Passat Wagon gets up to 39.70 MPG on the highway, 24.40 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.52 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 63% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 39.70 MPG
- Combined
- 29.52 MPG
- City
- 24.40 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
39 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Automatic - 2.8L - 6 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Passat Wagon gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- City
- 19 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
6Valves Per Cylinder:
5Displacement:
2.8 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Passat Wagon gets up to 34.50 MPG on the highway, 21.50 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25.89 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 60% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 34.50 MPG
- Combined
- 25.89 MPG
- City
- 21.50 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
39 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.8L - 6 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Passat Wagon gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- City
- 20 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
6Valves Per Cylinder:
5Displacement:
2.8 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Passat Wagon gets up to 36.10 MPG on the highway, 21.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.61 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 65% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 36.10 MPG
- Combined
- 26.61 MPG
- City
- 21.90 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
39 Cubic FeetComparisions
2003 Midsize Station Wagons
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the midsize station wagons class in 2003 goes to the Ford Focus Station Wagon with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 31 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 82% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Audi S6 Avant.
- Ford Focus Station Wagon
- 31 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Saturn LW200
- 27 MPG (Automatic - 2.2L - 4 Cylinder)
- Saab Saab 9 5 Wagon
- 25 MPG (Manual - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
- Saturn LW300
- 24 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Lincoln Mercury Sable Wagon
- 22 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Ford Taurus Wagon
- 22 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon
- 22 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
- Lexus RX 300
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Lexus RX 300 4WD
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Audi S6 Avant
- 17 MPG (Automatic - 4.2L - 8 Cylinder)
