2004 Volkswagen Models
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
Technical Brief (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Golf gets up to 43 MPG on the highway, 32 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 36 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 34% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 43 MPG
- Combined
- 36 MPG
- City
- 32 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
1.9 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
DieselGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Golf gets up to 55.63 MPG on the highway, 35.87 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 42.69 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 55% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 55.63 MPG
- Combined
- 42.69 MPG
- City
- 35.87 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Golf gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 25% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- City
- 24 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
2.0 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Golf gets up to 38.53 MPG on the highway, 26.75 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.02 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 38.53 MPG
- Combined
- 31.02 MPG
- City
- 26.75 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
L4Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Golf gets up to 46 MPG on the highway, 38 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 41 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 21% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 46 MPG
- Combined
- 41 MPG
- City
- 38 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
1.9 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
YesSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
DieselGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Golf gets up to 59.58 MPG on the highway, 41.87 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 48.34 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 59.58 MPG
- Combined
- 48.34 MPG
- City
- 41.87 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Golf gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- City
- 24 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
2.0 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Golf gets up to 39.35 MPG on the highway, 26.59 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.14 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 39.35 MPG
- Combined
- 31.14 MPG
- City
- 26.59 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (Hatchback):
88 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (Hatchback):
18 Cubic FeetComparisions
2004 Compact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2004 goes to the Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 269% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Continental GT.
- Honda Civic Hybrid
- 48 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volkswagen Golf
- 41 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volkswagen Jetta
- 41 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
- Suzuki Aerio AWD
- 26 MPG (Automatic - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volkswagen Passat 4Motion
- 25 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Chevrolet Optra
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Suzuki Forenza
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG
- 17 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz CL600
- 15 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
- Bentley Continental GT
- 13 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
