1996 Volkswagen Passat Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat (18–35 MPG combined) across 8 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.9 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
- Fuel type
- Diesel, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 18–35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,750–$3,700
- Configurations
- 8
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.9 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 41 | 35 | $2,750 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25–26 | 20–21 | $3,200–$3,350 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 16–17 | 23–24 | 18–19 | $3,550–$3,700 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 | $2,750 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 | $2,750 |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat?
According to EPA data, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat is rated at 18–35 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1996 Volkswagen Passat have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1996 Volkswagen Passat use?
It is offered with Diesel and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,750 to $3,700.