2005 Volkswagen Passat

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat is listed in 16 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo diesel and 2.8 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 27 MPG (best: 8.7 L/100 km).

Model year2005
Versions16
ClassCompact Cars, Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Passat1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S5)Front-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 28 / 2210.7404Midsize Cars
Passat1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 28 / 2310.2386Midsize Cars
Passat2.0 L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic (S5)Front-Wheel DriveDiesel23 / 34 / 278.7377Midsize Cars
Passat2.8 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Front-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 25 / 2011.8444Midsize Cars
Passat2.8 L 6-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 26 / 2011.8444Midsize Cars
Passat 4motion1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S5)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 26 / 2111.2423Compact Cars
Passat 4motion1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 28 / 2210.7404Compact Cars
Passat 4motion2.8 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
Passat Wagon1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S5)Front-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 28 / 2210.7404Midsize Station Wagons
Passat Wagon1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 28 / 2310.2386Midsize Station Wagons
Passat Wagon2.0 L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic (S5)Front-Wheel DriveDiesel23 / 34 / 278.7377Midsize Station Wagons
Passat Wagon2.8 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Front-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 25 / 2011.8444Midsize Station Wagons
Passat Wagon2.8 L 6-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 26 / 2011.8444Midsize Station Wagons
Passat Wagon 4motion1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S5)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 26 / 2111.2423Midsize Station Wagons
Passat Wagon 4motion1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 28 / 2210.7404Midsize Station Wagons
Passat Wagon 4motion2.8 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 1912.4468Midsize 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.

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