2004 · Compact Car · Diesel

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 36 MPG combined (32 city / 42 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 32 to 36 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 2003 model. Among 48 compact cars rated for 2004, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,542 a year to fuel.

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Combined 36 MPG 32 MPG city · 42 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,542 15,000 mi/yr · $10.28 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2004 #6 of 48 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 17.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	32	13.6	7.4
Highway	42	17.9	5.6
Combined	36	15.3	6.5

How it ranks among 2004 Compact Cars

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1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
3Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel36 MPG $1,542
6Volkswagen Jetta Diesel36 MPG $1,542
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48Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938

2004 Jetta DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,899/yr

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

Jetta Diesel MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Jetta	Diesel	32 MPG	42 MPG	36 MPG	—	$1,542
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Jetta Wagon	Diesel	31 MPG	42 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,586
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic Jetta	Diesel	28 MPG	39 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,734

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 1.9L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 87 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 283 g/mi

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel vs. rivals

vs Toyota Corolla 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Corolla saves $42/yr vs Toyota Echo 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Echo saves $133/yr vs Honda Civic CNG 28 MPGe · $1,554/yr Jetta Diesel saves $12/yr vs Hyundai Accent/Brio 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Jetta Diesel saves $119/yr vs Nissan Sentra 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Jetta Diesel saves $181/yr vs Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Jetta Diesel saves $119/yr vs Honda Civic 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Civic saves $174/yr vs Honda Civic Hybrid 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Civic Hybrid saves $408/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Jetta Diesel saves $396/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?

Up to 36 MPG combined (32 city / 42 highway); ratings range from 32 to 36 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?