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1990 Volkswagen Vanagon MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon is a van offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 25 vans rated for 1990, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 16 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #6 of 25 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 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
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1990 Vans

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  1. 1GMC Safari20 MPG $2,325
  2. 2Chevrolet Astro Cargo20 MPG $2,325
  3. 3Mitsubishi Van19 MPG $2,447
  4. 4Ford Aerostar Van18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Nissan Van18 MPG $2,583
  6. 6Volkswagen Vanagon17 MPG $2,735
  7. 25Chevrolet G30 Van13 MPG $3,577
1990 VanagonOther vansClass median: $3,083/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 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 2.1L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Vanagon/Camper 2WD		 Gas 15 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
523 g/mi

1990 Volkswagen Vanagon vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Aerostar Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Safari Passenger 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Aerostar Van 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Aerostar Van saves $152/yr vs Nissan Van 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Van saves $152/yr vs GMC Rally 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Vanagon saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Vanagon saves $171/yr vs Mitsubishi Van 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Van saves $288/yr vs GMC Safari 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Safari saves $410/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Astro Cargo saves $410/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon?

Up to 17 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon?

The 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 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 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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