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Volkswagen Passat

1990–2022 · 104 configurations

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The Volkswagen Passat has been tested by the EPA across 104 different configurations spanning model years 1990 through 2022. Over this period, the Passat has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 37 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year	Powertrain	Annual Cost	City	Hwy	Comb MPG	Compare
2022	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,150	24	36	28MPG	Add to Compare
2021	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,150	24	36	28MPG	Add to Compare
2020	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,200	23	34	27MPG	Add to Compare
2019	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,050	25	36	29MPG	Add to Compare
2018	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,050	25	36	29MPG	Add to Compare
2018	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) • Regular	$2,700	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
2017	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) • Regular	$2,600	20	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2017	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,200	23	34	27MPG	Add to Compare
2016	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) • Regular	$2,600	20	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2016	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,050	25	36	29MPG	Add to Compare
2015	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) • Premium	$3,000	20	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2015	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,150	24	34	28MPG	Add to Compare
2015	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) • Diesel	$2,450	29	40	33MPG	Add to Compare
2015	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,150	24	35	28MPG	Add to Compare
2015	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd • Diesel	$2,400	30	42	34MPG	Add to Compare
2014	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) • Premium	$3,000	20	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2014	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) • Diesel	$2,400	30	40	34MPG	Add to Compare
2014	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,150	24	35	28MPG	Add to Compare
2014	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,150	24	34	28MPG	Add to Compare
2014	2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,400	22	31	25MPG	Add to Compare
2014	2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,300	22	32	26MPG	Add to Compare
2013	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) • Diesel	$2,400	30	40	34MPG	Add to Compare
2013	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) • Premium	$3,000	20	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2013	2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,300	22	32	26MPG	Add to Compare
2013	2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,400	22	31	25MPG	Add to Compare
2012	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Diesel	$2,400	30	40	34MPG	Add to Compare
2012	2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Regular	$2,400	22	31	25MPG	Add to Compare
2012	2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,300	22	32	26MPG	Add to Compare
2012	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Premium	$3,000	20	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2010	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Premium	$2,750	22	31	25MPG	Add to Compare
2009	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Premium	$3,000	19	29	23MPG	Add to Compare
2008	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd • Premium	$2,900	20	29	24MPG	Add to Compare
2008	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
2008	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Premium	$3,450	17	26	20MPG	Add to Compare
2007	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd • Premium	$2,900	21	29	24MPG	Add to Compare
2007	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
2007	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Premium	$3,450	17	26	20MPG	Add to Compare
2006	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd • Premium	$2,900	21	29	24MPG	Add to Compare
2006	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
2006	3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) • Premium	$3,450	17	26	20MPG	Add to Compare
2005	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,000	19	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2005	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
2005	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Diesel	$3,000	23	34	27MPG	Add to Compare
2005	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,450	17	26	20MPG	Add to Compare
2005	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Premium	$3,450	17	25	20MPG	Add to Compare
2004	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,000	19	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2004	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
2004	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,450	17	26	20MPG	Add to Compare
2004	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Premium	$3,450	17	25	20MPG	Add to Compare
2004	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Diesel	$3,000	23	34	27MPG	Add to Compare
2003	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,000	19	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2003	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
2003	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,450	17	26	20MPG	Add to Compare
2003	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Premium	$3,450	17	25	20MPG	Add to Compare
2002	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,000	19	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
2002	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
2002	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
2002	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) • Premium	$3,450	17	25	20MPG	Add to Compare
2001	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	27	21MPG	Add to Compare
2001	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,000	20	29	23MPG	Add to Compare
2001	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd • Premium	$3,650	16	24	19MPG	Add to Compare
2001	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
2000	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	27	21MPG	Add to Compare
2000	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$2,900	21	29	24MPG	Add to Compare
2000	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd • Premium	$3,650	16	24	19MPG	Add to Compare
2000	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1999	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd • Premium	$3,150	18	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
1999	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$2,900	20	29	24MPG	Add to Compare
1999	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd • Premium	$3,650	16	26	19MPG	Add to Compare
1999	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1999	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd • Premium	$3,650	16	26	19MPG	Add to Compare
1999	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1998	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd • Premium	$3,150	18	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
1998	1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$2,900	20	29	24MPG	Add to Compare
1998	1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Diesel	$2,600	27	39	31MPG	Add to Compare
1998	1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Diesel	$2,200	32	45	37MPG	Add to Compare
1998	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd • Premium	$3,650	16	26	19MPG	Add to Compare
1998	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1997	1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Diesel	$2,250	32	42	36MPG	Add to Compare
1997	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$3,300	16	23	18MPG	Add to Compare
1997	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$3,150	17	24	19MPG	Add to Compare
1996	1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Diesel	$2,300	31	41	35MPG	Add to Compare
1996	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$3,000	18	25	20MPG	Add to Compare
1996	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,850	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1996	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$3,300	16	23	18MPG	Add to Compare
1996	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$3,150	17	24	19MPG	Add to Compare
1995	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$3,000	18	25	20MPG	Add to Compare
1995	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,850	18	27	21MPG	Add to Compare
1995	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$3,300	16	23	18MPG	Add to Compare
1995	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$3,150	16	23	19MPG	Add to Compare
1994	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$3,300	16	23	18MPG	Add to Compare
1994	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$3,300	16	23	18MPG	Add to Compare
1993	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$2,850	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1993	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,700	18	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
1993	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$3,300	15	22	18MPG	Add to Compare
1993	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$3,000	17	25	20MPG	Add to Compare
1993	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$2,850	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1993	2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$3,300	16	23	18MPG	Add to Compare
1992	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$2,850	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1992	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,700	18	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
1991	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$2,850	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1991	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,850	18	27	21MPG	Add to Compare
1990	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$2,850	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1990	2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,850	18	27	21MPG	Add to Compare

Historical Efficiency

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Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Passat) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Passat. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat (CC - 2008 thru 2011; see 052 for 2012 on) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes

1,076

Total Deaths

559

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate

8.1%

Fire Occurrence

1.9%

Speeding Involved

17.2%

DUI Involved

18.1%

Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%

Front

14%

Side

Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023

Fatal Crashes105

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.46

2022

Fatal Crashes128

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.55

2021

Fatal Crashes142

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.40

2020

Fatal Crashes128

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.48

2019

Fatal Crashes92

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.48

2018

Fatal Crashes89

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.57

2017

Fatal Crashes99

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.58

2016

Fatal Crashes123

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.50

2015

Fatal Crashes87

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.56

2014

Fatal Crashes83

Fatalities

Deaths/Crash

0.72

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Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

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Critical

Moderate

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