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MakesVolkswagenVanagon

Volkswagen Vanagon MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 17 MPG combined in 1985 and 1989–1991, the Vanagon/Camper 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 15 MPG (1986–1987).

Volkswagen Vanagon: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–1991101520MPG19861984199117 MPG peaklowest peak 15Volkswagen Vanagon: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year101520MPG1984198619881991peak 17
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
882.4 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1991 version, the Vanagon/Camper 2WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Volkswagen Vanagon has EPA ratings for eight model years, 1984–1991, every one of them among vans. Its best version ranked fourth (tied) of 19 vans in 1991, behind the class leader, the Ford Aerostar Van.

In 1987 the most efficient version of the Vanagon still placed fifth from the bottom of 22 vans, where the Dodge B350 Wagon rated lowest. From 1984 to 1991 the best rating of the Vanagon went from 16 to 17 MPG, the third largest gain among 25 vans rated for eight or more years.

Among 19 vans, 1991

The Vanagon placed fourth (tied). The class leader was the Ford Aerostar Van at 19 MPG. The next higher rating, 18 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 19 vans rated for 19911214161820Vanagon 17median 16Aerostar VanBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 19 vans rated for 19911214161820Vanagon 17median 16

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1986

    New: 2.1-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 17 → 15 MPG.

All 8 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
1989–1991Vanagon/Camper 2WD1716 / 18143
1988Vanagon/Camper 2WD1616 / 18143
1986–1987Vanagon/Camper 2WD1515 / 17143
1985Vanagon 2WD1716 / 18154
1984Vanagon 2WD1615 / 18154

Version names in the EPA list: Vanagon 2WD, Vanagon Syncro 4WD, Vanagon/Camper 2WD.

Same class, 1991

Ford Aerostar Van19 MPGGMC Vandura17 MPGChevrolet Astro Passenger16 MPGDodge B350 Wagon13 MPG

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