2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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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 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:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.0 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 39.20 MPG on the highway, 24.80 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.71 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.20 MPG
Combined
29.71 MPG
City
24.80 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
96 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
36 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 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 29 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 45% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.0 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 40.81 MPG on the highway, 25.79 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30.91 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.81 MPG
Combined
30.91 MPG
City
25.79 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
96 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
36 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2008 Midsize Station Wagons

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the midsize station wagons class in 2008 goes to the Volkswagen Passat Wagon with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 24 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 71% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Mercedes Benz E63 AMG Wagon.

Volkswagen Passat Wagon
24 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
KIA Rondo
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Saab 9 5 Sportcombi
21 MPG (Manual - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Audi A6 Avant Quattro
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.1L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Volvo V70 FWD
19 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
BMW 535XI Sport Wagon
19 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz E350 4Matic Wagon
18 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz E63 AMG Wagon
14 MPG (Automatic - 6.2L - 8 Cylinder - Turbo)
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