Gas Mileage

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat

2005 Volkswagen Models

  1. Golf
  2. GTI
  3. Jetta
  4. Jetta Wagon
  5. New Beetle
  6. New Beetle Convertible
  7. Passat
  8. Passat 4Motion
  9. Passat Wagon
  10. Passat Wagon 4Motion
  11. Phaeton
  12. Touareg
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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 - 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 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:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
5
Displacement:
1.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
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 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:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
95 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
15 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.0L - 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 gets up to 38 MPG on the highway, 27 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 41% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38 MPG
Combined
31 MPG
City
27 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Diesel

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 gets up to 48.40 MPG on the highway, 29.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 36.11 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 62% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
48.40 MPG
Combined
36.11 MPG
City
29.90 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
95 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
15 Cubic Feet

Technical 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 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:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
5
Displacement:
1.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
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 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:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
95 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
15 Cubic Feet

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 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:
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 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:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
95 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
15 Cubic Feet

Technical 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 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:
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 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:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
95 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
15 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2005 Midsize Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the midsize cars class in 2005 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 55 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 358% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Bentley Arnage.

Toyota Prius
55 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Passat
31 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Hyundai Elantra
30 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Saturn L300
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz E320
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
Suzuki Verona
23 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Lincoln Mercury Sable
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Rolls Royce Phantom
15 MPG (Automatic - 6.7L - 12 Cylinder)
Ferrari Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
13 MPG (Manual - 5.7L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Bentley Arnage
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder)
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