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2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2003 model. Among 48 compact cars rated for 2004, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2004 #25 of 48 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2004 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel36 MPG $1,542
  6. 25Volkswagen Golf/GTI24 MPG $1,938
  7. 48Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938
2004 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $1,899/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Golf/GTI MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Golf		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Golf		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
GTI		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
GTI		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
GTI		 Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Chrysler Sebring 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Stratus 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Aerio 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Rio 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Rio saves $149/yr vs Toyota Camry 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Sentra 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sentra saves $215/yr vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Golf/GTI saves $277/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 36 MPG · $1,542/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $396/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel (36 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The 2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2004 Volkswagen Golf/GTI per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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