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1988 Volkswagen Vanagon MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon is a van offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 25 vans rated for 1988, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 16 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #11 of 25 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway187.713.1
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1988 Vans

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  1. 1GMC Safari22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Chevrolet Astro Cargo22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Toyota Van20 MPG $2,325
  4. 4Ford Aerostar Van18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Chevrolet Astro Passenger18 MPG $2,583
  6. 11Volkswagen Vanagon16 MPG $2,906
  7. 25Chevrolet Sport Van13 MPG $3,577
1988 VanagonOther vansClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Vanagon MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.1L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Vanagon/Camper 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 2.1L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Vanagon/Camper 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 16 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 2.1L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Vanagon Syncro 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.1L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1988 Volkswagen Vanagon vs. rivals

vs GMC Rally 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet G30 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Vandura 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Vanagon saves $15/yr vs GMC Vandura Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Vanagon saves $15/yr vs GMC Rally Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Vanagon saves $177/yr vs Ford Aerostar Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Wagon saves $171/yr vs Mitsubishi Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Wagon saves $171/yr vs Dodge B150/B250 Wagon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Vanagon saves $194/yr vs Dodge B150/B250 Van 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Vanagon saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon?

Up to 16 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon?

The 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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