2016 Volkswagen Passat Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat (23–29 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (S6)
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.6 L; 4-cyl, 1.8 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 23–29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,300–$2,900
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$2,500 to +$500 vs. average
- EPA scores
- Fuel economy 5–7/10 · GHG 5–7/10
- Configurations
- 2
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 1.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 | 306 g/mi |
| 6-cyl 3.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 | 390 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 —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 6 | 3.6 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | 5 | 5 |
| Passat | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 | +$500 | 7 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat?
According to EPA data, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat is rated at 23–29 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2016 Volkswagen Passat have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2016 Volkswagen Passat use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,300 to $2,900.
How much will the 2016 Volkswagen Passat cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$2,500 to +$500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values are extra cost; positive values are savings).