Volkswagen · 1984–1991 · Gas
Volkswagen Vanagon MPG by year
The EPA has rated 8 model years of the Volkswagen Vanagon, from 1984 to 1991. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1991, at 17 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1991 model is 6% more efficient than the best 1984 model (17 vs. 16 MPG). The 1991 model is 3% more efficient than the median van that year (17 vs. 16.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Vanagon, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Vanagon model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 14 |
16 / 18 | 16.5 | — | 3 | $2,735 |
| 1990 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 14 |
16 / 18 | 17 | — | 3 | $2,735 |
| 1989 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 14 |
16 / 18 | 17 | — | 3 | $2,735 |
| 1988 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
16 / 18 | 16 | — | 3 | $2,906 |
| 1987 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 17 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,100 |
| 1986 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 17 | 17 | — | 3 | $3,100 |
| 1985 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 18 | 16 | — | 4 | $2,735 |
| 1984 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 18 | 16 | — | 2 | $2,906 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Vanagon year has the best fuel economy?
The 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon, rated up to 17 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,735 a year.
Which Volkswagen Vanagon year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1986 model, whose most efficient version is rated 15 MPG combined (about $3,100 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Vanagon?
The 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon is rated up to 17 MPG combined.