Volkswagen · 1984–1988 · Gas
Volkswagen Quantum MPG by year
The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Volkswagen Quantum, from 1984 to 1988. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1988 model is 21% less efficient than the median compact car that year (19 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Quantum, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Quantum model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 22 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 1987 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 22 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 1986 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 17 |
22 / 29 | 21 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 1985 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 17 |
22 / 29 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 1984 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 22 | 24 | — | 5 | $2,447 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Quantum year has the best fuel economy?
The 1986 Volkswagen Quantum, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.
Which Volkswagen Quantum year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1984 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $2,447 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Quantum?
The 1988 Volkswagen Quantum is rated up to 19 MPG combined.