# Volkswagen Passat specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2022
- **MPG (combined):** 28
- **Drive:** FWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2022

## Quick answer

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat is a midsize car rated at 28 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo.

## Every 2022 Volkswagen Passat version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Passat | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 24/36 | 28 mpg | $2,400 | 315 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Volkswagen Passat specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 28 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 28 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 27 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 29 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.6L V6 | Automatic | FWD | 22-29 |
| 2017 | 3.6L V6; 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 23-27 |
| 2016 | 3.6L V6; 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 23-29 |
| 2015 | 3.6L V6; 1.8L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 23-34 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Passat changed over the years?

- **2021:** combined mpg went from 27 to 28.
- **2020:** combined mpg went from 29 to 27.
- **2019:** dropped 3.6L V6.
- **2018:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; dropped 1.8L 4-cyl turbo.
- **2017:** combined mpg went from 23-29 to 23-27.
- **2016:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat get?

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have?

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Volkswagen Passat?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2022 the Volkswagen Passat has no hybrid version.

### Which Volkswagen Passat year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2015 Volkswagen Passat has the highest combined rating, up to 34 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Volkswagen Passat for a year?

About $2,400 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?

The most efficient 2022 version, the Passat, is rated 24 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (28 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 315 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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