1998 Volkswagen Passat Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat (18–37 MPG combined) across 12 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.8 L; 4-cyl, 1.9 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 18–37 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600–$4,550
- Configurations
- 12
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 | 27–32 | 39–45 | 31–37 | $2,600–$3,100 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18–20 | 28–29 | 22–24 | $3,400–$3,750 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 26 | 19–21 | $3,900–$4,350 | — |
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 | 1.9 | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 31 | $3,100 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 32 | 45 | 37 | $2,600 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Passat Syncro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 27 | 39 | 31 | $3,100 |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Diesel | 32 | 45 | 37 | $2,600 |
| Passat Wagon Syncro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat?
According to EPA data, the 1998 Volkswagen Passat is rated at 18–37 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1998 Volkswagen Passat have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1998 Volkswagen Passat use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,600 to $4,550.