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2004 Volkswagen Golf fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2004 Volkswagen Golf. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 36 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 32 city / 42 highway.

At a glance

Combined
24 to 36 MPG depending on version
City and highway
32 and 42 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,650 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Golf
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.9L Front-Wheel Drive 324236 MPG $2,650
Golf
Automatic (S5)
4-cyl 1.9L Front-Wheel Drive 283932 MPG $3,000
Golf
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 212824 MPG $2,800
Golf
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 212824 MPG $2,800
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,650 per year in fuel, versus $2,800 for the least efficient.

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