Does the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon need premium gas?
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, S5 automatic, FWD | DIESEL | 27 | $2,900 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | PREMIUM | 23 | $3,350 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, S5 automatic, FWD | PREMIUM | 22 | $3,500 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | PREMIUM | 20 | $3,850 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, S5 automatic, FWD | PREMIUM | 20 | $3,850 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
5 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.