1996 Volkswagen Passat
The 1996 Volkswagen Passat is listed in 8 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.9 L 4-cyl turbo diesel, 2.0 L 4-cyl and 2.8 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 35 MPG (best: 6.7 L/100 km).
Model year1996
Versions8
ClassMidsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 1.9 L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 31 / 41 / 35 | 6.7 | 291 | Midsize Cars |
| Passat | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 25 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Midsize Cars |
| Passat | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Midsize Cars |
| Passat | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 23 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Midsize Cars |
| Passat | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 17 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize Cars |
| Passat Wagon | 1.9 L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 31 / 41 / 35 | 6.7 | 291 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 23 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Passat Wagon | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 17 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat.