2008 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 - 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:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.0 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 39.20 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:
AutomaticSub Type:
S6Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
96 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
36 Cubic FeetTechnical 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:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.0 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 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:
ManualSub Type:
M6Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
96 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
36 Cubic FeetComparisions
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)
