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Volkswagen Passat
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Passat. By the official figures, the 2022 uses 7.4 L/100km: 38 mpg UK, 32 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 7.4 L/100km
- 2022 official
- UK mpg
- 38 mpg
- US mpg
- 32 mpg
- On a full tank
- 949 km
- 70 L tank
What a Passat costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $21.70 per 100 km | $2,387 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $17.82 per 100 km | $1,978 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £20.71 per 100 miles | £1,450 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $13.66 per 100 miles | $1,844 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
B8, 2015–2027
Specs for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat 162TSI Elegance wagon (Australian market, MY21); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Wagon
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- B8 (3C)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,773 mm
- Width
- 1,832 mm
- Height
- 1,500 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,791 mm
- Ground clearance
- 142 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,549 kg
- Boot
- 650 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,780 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,000 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 162 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.2 L/100km
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Ownership
- Tyres
- 235/45 R18
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
B7, 2011–2014
Specs for the 118TSI sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- B7
- Built
- 2011-2014
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,819 mm
- Width
- 1,948 mm
- Height
- 1,477 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,759 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,463 kg
- Boot
- 508 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 118 kW
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.9 L/100km
- CO₂
- 165 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2011
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2010
- Airbags
- 6
B6, 2006–2010
Specs for the 2.0 FSI sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- B6
- Built
- 2006-2010
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,765 mm
- Width
- 1,942 mm
- Height
- 1,470 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,712 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,389 kg
- Boot
- 566 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2005
- Airbags
- 6
B5, 1997–2005
Specs for the 1.8T sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- B5
- Built
- 1997-2005
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,730 mm
- Width
- 1,786 mm
- Height
- 1,461 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,705 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,375 kg
- Boot
- 521 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 62 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2001
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.7 L/100km | 166 mpg | 138 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Diesel | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Passat questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Passat?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat uses 7.4 L/100km by its official figures: 38 mpg in UK gallons and 32 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Passat cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,387 in New Zealand, $1,978 in Australia, £1,450 in United Kingdom, $1,844 in United States.
How far does a Volkswagen Passat go on a full tank?
About 949 km (589 miles) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Volkswagen Passat tow?
2,000 kg braked, for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat 162TSI Elegance wagon (Australian market, MY21).
How big is the Volkswagen Passat's boot?
650 L, for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat 162TSI Elegance wagon (Australian market, MY21).
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