2004 Volkswagen Jetta

Compact Sedan Premium
Volkswagen Jetta 2004
36MPG Combined
8 Trims
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Updated February 27, 2026

Get the full picture on the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. As a Compact Sedan, it achieves 22–36 combined MPG depending on trim and has not yet been rated by NHTSA. Below you’ll find detailed specs for every trim, plus recall information and competitor comparisons.

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

SpecValue
Combined MPG22–36 combined MPG depending on trim
City MPG32
Highway MPG42
Body StyleCompact Sedan
Fuel TypePremium
DriveFWD
Available Trims8

Available Trims

TrimMPG (City/Hwy/Combined)EngineTransmission
Man21/28/241.8L 4cylManual 5-spd
Man19/27/221.8L 4cylManual 6-spd
4 cyl19/27/221.8L 4cylAutomatic (S5)
Man32/42/361.9L 4cylManual 5-spd
4 cyl28/39/321.9L 4cylAutomatic (S5)
Auto21/28/242.0L 4cylAutomatic 4-spd
Man21/28/242.0L 4cylManual 5-spd
Man19/27/222.8L 6cylManual 6-spd

Annual Fuel Cost

Based on EPA estimates, the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta costs approximately $2,168 per year in fuel. This assumes 15,000 miles driven annually and current fuel prices.

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