Gas Mileage

2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4Motion

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4Motion

2003 Volkswagen Models

  1. Eurovan
  2. Eurovan Camper
  3. Golf
  4. GTI
  5. Jetta
  6. Jetta Wagon
  7. New Beetle
  8. New Beetle Convertible
  9. Passat
  10. Passat 4Motion
  11. Passat Wagon
  12. Passat Wagon 4Motion
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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 - 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 4Motion gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 37% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
5
Displacement:
2.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas 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 4Motion gets up to 33.56 MPG on the highway, 20.74 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25.05 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 62% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33.56 MPG
Combined
25.05 MPG
City
20.74 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
36 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 4.0L - 8 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 4Motion gets up to 25 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 39% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
25 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
18 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
4.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas 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 4Motion gets up to 31.55 MPG on the highway, 19.45 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23.51 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 62% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31.55 MPG
Combined
23.51 MPG
City
19.45 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
36 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

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)
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