2004 Volkswagen Passat fuel economy
The EPA lists 10 versions of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 34 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 18 to 27 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 23 and 34 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,550 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG | $3,550 |
| Passat Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG | $3,550 |
| Passat Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| Passat 4motion Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| Passat 4motion Automatic (S5) | 4-cyl 1.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| Passat Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 2.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Passat Automatic (S5) | 6-cyl 2.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| Passat 4motion Automatic (S5) | 6-cyl 2.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| Passat 4motion Manual 6-spd | 8-cyl 4.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
| Passat 4motion Automatic (S5) | 8-cyl 4.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,550 per year in fuel, versus $4,550 for the least efficient.