2004 Volkswagen Phaeton MPG and Fuel Economy

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is 15 miles per gallon.

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

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is $5,150.

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 Phaeton to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $14,250 more on fuel.

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

The 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will consume in one year is 21 barrels.

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

💨 How Many Grams of CO₂ Does a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Emit?

The 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Phaeton.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton model options.