1984 · Compact Car · Diesel

1984 Volkswagen Quantum Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Volkswagen Quantum Diesel is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 33 MPG combined (32 city / 35 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 27 to 33 MPG. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1984, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,682 a year to fuel.

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Combined 33 MPG 32 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,682 15,000 mi/yr · $11.21 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1984 #13 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1984 Volkswagen Quantum Diesel's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	32	13.6	7.4
Highway	35	14.9	6.7
Combined	33	14.0	7.1

How it ranks among 1984 Compact Cars

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1Ford Escort Diesel39 MPG $1,423
2Mercury Lynx Diesel39 MPG $1,423
3Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
4Mercury Lynx32 MPG $1,453
5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
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13Volkswagen Quantum Diesel33 MPG $1,682
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45Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812

1984 Quantum DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Quantum Diesel MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
— · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Quantum	Diesel	32 MPG	35 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,682
— · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Quantum	Diesel	31 MPG	35 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,682
— · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Quantum	Diesel	29 MPG	35 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,790
— · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Quantum	Diesel	28 MPG	35 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,790
— · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Quantum	Diesel	25 MPG	31 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,056

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: —
Passenger volume: 91 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 308 g/mi

1984 Volkswagen Quantum Diesel vs. rivals

vs Mazda 626 Diesel 33 MPG · $1,682/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Tempo Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Tempo Diesel saves $49/yr vs Buick Skyhawk 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Quantum Diesel saves $107/yr vs Toyota Camry 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Quantum Diesel saves $40/yr vs Mercury Topaz Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Topaz Diesel saves $49/yr vs Toyota Camry Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Quantum Diesel saves $53/yr vs Nissan Stanza 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Quantum Diesel saves $40/yr vs Oldsmobile Firenza 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Quantum Diesel saves $107/yr vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Corolla saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Quantum 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Quantum Diesel saves $766/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1984 Volkswagen Quantum (19 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum Diesel?

Up to 33 MPG combined (32 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 27 to 33 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum Diesel?