2004 Volkswagen PassatFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
27
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 6 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
34.3MPG average+27.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 27 MPG · Owner reported avg: 34.3 MPG
Range: 31–40 MPG
Driving mix: City 27% / Highway 73%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 34.3 real world MPG based on 6 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S5)
Diesel Diesel
City
23
Hwy
34
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
17
Hwy
26
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
17
Hwy
25
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S5) | Diesel Diesel | 23 | 34 | 27 | $3,150 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 377 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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