1999 Volkswagen Passat Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat (18–24 MPG combined) across 12 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 5-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.8 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 18–24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,400–$4,550
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$10,750 to −$5,000 more than average
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15–18 | 24–26 | 18–21 | $3,900–$4,550 | — |
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 | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 | −$5,000 | — | — |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| Passat Syncro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| Passat Syncro | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 | −$5,000 | — | — |
| Passat Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| Passat Wagon Syncro | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| Passat Wagon Syncro | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat?
According to EPA data, the 1999 Volkswagen Passat is rated at 18–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1999 Volkswagen Passat have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1999 Volkswagen Passat use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,400 to $4,550.
How much will the 1999 Volkswagen Passat cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1999 Volkswagen Passat 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$10,750 to −$5,000 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).