Volkswagen Quantum MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 33 MPG combined in 1984. Its weakest year peaked at 19 MPG (1987–1988).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over

789.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1988 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

The Volkswagen Quantum has EPA ratings for five model years, 1984–1988, most often among compact cars. Its best version ranked third of 17 small station wagons in 1985, behind the class leader, the Ford Escort, and it placed in its class top five in two model years.

In 1987 the most efficient version of the Quantum still placed second from the bottom of 18 small station wagons, where the Nissan Maxima rated lowest. Of the 64 station wagon nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (8 of them); this one has.

Among 50 compact cars, 1988

The Quantum placed 36th (tied). The class leader was the Ford Escort at 32 MPG. The next higher rating, 20 MPG, belongs to the Merkur XR4Ti.

Where the engine list turned over

1985
New: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder diesel, 1.8-liter 4-cylinder, 2.2-liter 5-cylinder. Best rating 33 → 31 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1984–1988.
Diesel
Rated in 1985.

All 5 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
1987–1988	Quantum	19	17 / 22	17	5
1986	Quantum Wagon	25	22 / 29	17	7
1985	Quantum diesel	31	28 / 35	17	7
1984	Quantum	33	32 / 35	18	18

Version names in the EPA list: Quantum, Quantum Syncro Wagon, Quantum Wagon.

Same class, 1988

Ford Escort32 MPG Sterling 82719 MPG Mercedes-Benz 30018 MPG Mercedes-Benz 56013 MPG