2005 Volkswagen Passat 4motion

1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWD

GasolinePremiumCompact Cars

Official EPA record #20815 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$223.29

Per year

$2,680

Per mile

22.3¢/mi

5-year total

$13,400

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

540.2 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.96/galAt $5.96/gal: $268.31/mo

A mile road trip costs about $66.90 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $3,500/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Jul 24, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($4.96/gal premium), this 2005 Volkswagen Passat 4motion costs about $223.29 per month in fuel — $2,680 per year, 22.3¢/mi, $13,400 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #20815. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City MPG	19
Highway MPG	28
Combined MPG	22

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$3,500/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	404 g/mi
EPA smog rating (BIN 8)	2/10

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #20815 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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