2013 Volkswagen Passat Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat (23–34 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 3.6 L; 5-cyl, 2.5 L
Fuel type
Diesel, Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
23–34 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,600–$3,550
Configurations
4

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.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.0 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive304034$2,800290 g/mi
6-cyl 3.6 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive202823$3,550390 g/mi
5-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive2231–3225–26$2,600–$2,700339–351 g/mi

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat (4 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
PassatFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)42.0Diesel304034$2,800
PassatFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)63.6Premium Gasoline202823$3,550
PassatFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)52.5Regular Gasoline223125$2,700
PassatFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd52.5Regular Gasoline223226$2,600

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat?

According to EPA data, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat is rated at 23–34 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2013 Volkswagen Passat have?

The EPA data lists 4, 5, and 6 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 2013 Volkswagen Passat use?

It is offered with Diesel, Premium Gasoline, and Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,600 to $3,550.