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2004 Volkswagen R32 MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004 Volkswagen R32 at a glance
The 2004 Volkswagen R32 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 19 MPG combined. The most efficient is the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD at 19 MPG, which costs about $4,230 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2004 (class median $3,650 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2004 R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$353
$4,230 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.05
Per 100 miles
$28.20
Five years
$21,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$580more a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Volkswagen R32 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R32 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD: $5,040 in California and $3,670 in Texas, a $1,370 difference.
- California $5,040
- Washington $4,740
- New York $4,180
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,670
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 small car models.
Generations
- 2004
- 2008
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004 Volkswagen R32 get?
EPA rates the 2004 Volkswagen R32 at 19 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Volkswagen R32 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,230 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,230 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Volkswagen R32 100 miles?
About $28.20 per 100 miles for the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Volkswagen R32 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2004 Volkswagen R32 compare with other small car configurations?
The R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,230 a year to fuel, $580 more than the class median of $3,650, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 356 rated small car configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.