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2004 Volkswagen GTI
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2004 Volkswagen GTI
Fuel Economy
  
Fuel Type
Premium
  
MPG (city)
21
  
MPG (highway)
30
  
MPG (combined)
24
  
Annual Fuel Cost
1220
  
   
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions*
Worst
Best
7.80 tons
15.3
3.1
   
7.80 tons
Safety
    
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NA
    
   
This vehicle is available in multiple versions that look the same, but may have different air pollution scores. (See "How to Identify a Clean Car") All versions may not be available in your area.
Availability
score: 06
CA,MA,ME,NY,VT and bordering states
LEV
4VWXV02.8228
   
EPA's Green Vehicle Guide provides additional information on the air pollution scores for all emission versions of this vehicle    
   
Size Class
Compact Cars
  
Engine Size (liters)
2.8
Cylinders
6
Transmission
Manual (6 speed)
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Gas Guzzler
no
Turbocharger
no
Supercharger
no
Passenger Volume
88ft3 (HB)
Luggage Volume
18ft3 (HB)
Additional Engine Characteristics
NA

Annual Fuel Costs and Greenhouse Gas Estimates are based on 45% highway driving, 55% city driving, and 15000 annual miles.

Assumed Fuel Prices:

  • Regular: 1.80
  • Premium: 1.95
  • Diesel: 1.55
  • CNG: 1.05
  • Electricity: 0.08 per kilowatt hour
  • E85: 1.65
  • LPG: 1.40

GHG-Greenhouse gas emissions expressed in CO2 equivalents. Estimates include the full fuel cycle and exclude vehicle manufacture. (U.S. Department of Energy, GREET Model, Argonne National Laboratory)

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