Does the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon take premium or regular gas?

The EPA lists the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD as taking premium. Combined MPG is 24, and the EPA estimates about $3,200 a year in fuel.

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon — 1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD

This 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon (1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD) takes premium gasoline. PREMIUM

MPG combined (21 city / 28 hwy)

$3,200

est. fuel cost / year (EPA, 15k mi)

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tailpipe CO₂

The EPA lists this trim as premium because that's the fuel the manufacturer specified for its mileage test. Many such engines will run on regular with slightly lower power and MPG — but check your owner's manual to see whether premium is required or just recommended.

Other 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon trims

Trim	Fuel	MPG	Fuel/yr
2.0L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD	REGULAR	24	$2,600
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD	REGULAR	23	$2,700
1.9L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD	DIESEL	35	$2,250
1.9L 4-cyl, S5 automatic, FWD	DIESEL	32	$2,450
1.8L 4-cyl, S5 automatic, FWD	PREMIUM	22	$3,500

EPA fuel type: Premium · class: Small Station Wagons · retrieved 2026-06-14.