1997 Volkswagen Passat
6 configurations — EPA fuel economy ratings
| Trim / Variant | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel | Drive | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat | 16 | 23 | 18 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| Passat | 32 | 42 | 36 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.9L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 5-spd |
| Passat | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| Passat Wagon | 16 | 23 | 18 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| Passat Wagon | 32 | 42 | 36 | Diesel | Front-Wheel Drive | 1.9L 4-cyl Turbo | Manual 5-spd |
| Passat Wagon | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline | Front-Wheel Drive | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd |