2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion.

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion has 5 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L and Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L.

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion is 20 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L221928
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L211826
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L191724
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L181522
Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L181623

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion is $3,790.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,450 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L$4,100spend $9,000 more
Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L$4,100spend $9,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion will consume in one year is 16 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L14
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L14
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L16
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L17
Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L17

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Emit?

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 4motion Automatic (S5) 8-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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