Gas Mileage

2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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 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:
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 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:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
39 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 Wagon 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 Wagon 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):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
39 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 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:
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 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:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
39 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 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:
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 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):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
39 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 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:
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 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):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
39 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2005 Midsize Station Wagons

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the midsize station wagons class in 2005 goes to the Volkswagen Passat 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 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG Wagon.

Volkswagen Passat Wagon
31 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Ford Focus Station Wagon
29 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Saturn LW300
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Volvo V70 AWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)
Lincoln Mercury Sable Wagon
22 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz E320 4Matic Wagon
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz E500 4Matic Wagon
17 MPG (Automatic - 5.0L - 8 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz E55 AMG Wagon
17 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder - Turbo)
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