2021 Volkswagen Passat mpg
Combined mpg, S FWD
28mpg
- 24 city, 36 highway.
- Top 35% of 81 sedans (2021).
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | 18.5 | 518 | $1,371 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | 18.5 | 518 | $1,371 |
| R-Line FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | 18.5 | 518 | $1,371 |
Fuel cost
S FWD, 28 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,371
- Per month
- $114
- Per mile
- 11.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $59.20
- Top trim: R-Line FWD. $1,371 a year. Same as the S FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.8 | $8.89 |
| 300 miles | 8.3 | $26.67 |
| 500 miles | 13.9 | $44.44 |
| 1,000 miles | 27.8 | $88.89 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $99
- Per year
- $1,189
- Miles a month
- 867
S FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 28 mpg good? Yes. Beats 73% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat | S FWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 32 mpg | |
| 2021 Kia K5 | LX FWD | 32 mpg | |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 | Sport FWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | 2.5 S FWD | 32 mpg | |
| 2021 Honda Insight | LX FWD | 52 mpg | |
| 2021 Honda Accord | LX FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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