Volkswagen Passat Wagon Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Volkswagen Passat Wagon Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 4 recalls, 3 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 130 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2004 | 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2003 | 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 |
| 2002 | 2002 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2001 | 2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2000 | 2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. wSAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | Not Rated |
| 1997 | 1997 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1996 | 1996 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1995 | 1995 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1993 | 1993 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. | Not Rated | 2 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1992 | 1992 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. | Not Rated | 2 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1991 | 1991 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. | Not Rated | 2 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1990 | 1990 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. | Not Rated | 2 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
Fuel Efficiency
Volkswagen has manufactured models of Passat Wagon for 20 years. They average 22.0 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2010 Passat Wagon above average at 25 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2010 Passat Wagon to be $1,950 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and premium gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $2,500 more over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Passat Wagon consumes about 13 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 24 | 29 | 20 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 23 | 29 | 20 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 22 | 28 | 18 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 22 | 28 | 18 |
| 1997 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 19 | 24 | 17 |
| 1996 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 19 | 24 | 17 |
| 1995 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 19 | 23 | 16 |
| 1994 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 1993 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 1992 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 22 | 28 | 18 |
| 1991 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 1990 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 21 | 27 | 18 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Volkswagen Passat Wagon has 64 different model options on record with the EPA since 1990. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 2008 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 20 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 23 | 29 | 20 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 6-cyl, 3.6 L | 20 | 26 | 17 |
| 2007 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 34 | 23 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 20 | 26 | 17 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 20 | 26 | 17 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 34 | 23 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 20 | 26 | 17 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 23 | 28 | 19 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic (S5), 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 2001 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 2001 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 23 | 29 | 20 |
| 2001 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 19 | 24 | 16 |
| 2001 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2000 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 2000 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2000 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 19 | 24 | 16 |
| 2000 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 1999 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 28 | 18 |
| 1999 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 24 | 29 | 20 |
| 1999 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 19 | 26 | 16 |
| 1999 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 1999 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 1999 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 19 | 26 | 16 |
| 1998 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 28 | 18 |
| 1998 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 24 | 29 | 20 |
| 1998 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.9 L | 31 | 39 | 27 |
| 1998 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.9 L | 37 | 45 | 32 |
| 1997 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.9 L | 36 | 42 | 32 |
| 1997 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 1997 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 19 | 24 | 17 |
| 1996 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.9 L | 35 | 41 | 31 |
| 1996 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 1996 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 19 | 24 | 17 |
| 1995 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 1995 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 19 | 23 | 16 |
| 1994 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 1994 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 1993 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 1993 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 22 | 28 | 18 |
| 1993 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 18 | 22 | 15 |
| 1993 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 1993 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 1992 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 1992 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 22 | 28 | 18 |
| 1991 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 1991 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 1990 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 1990 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 21 | 27 | 18 |