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1984 Volkswagen Vanagon MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon is a van offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Among 20 vans rated for 1984, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1984 #7 of 20 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway187.713.1
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1984 Vans

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  1. 1Toyota Van21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Ford E150 Econoline18 MPG $2,583
  3. 3Dodge B150/B250 Van17 MPG $2,735
  4. 4Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel20 MPG $2,775
  5. 5GMC Vandura Diesel20 MPG $2,775
  6. 7Volkswagen Vanagon16 MPG $2,906
  7. 20Chevrolet Sport Van11 MPG $4,227
1984 VanagonOther vansClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Vanagon MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
2WD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Vanagon 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
2WD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Vanagon 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.9L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
2WD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1984 Volkswagen Vanagon vs. rivals

vs Dodge B150/B250 Wagon 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van Hybrid 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Vandura 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Vandura Hybrid 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Rally Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Vanagon saves $15/yr vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr G10/20 Van Diesel saves $131/yr vs GMC Vandura Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr Vandura Diesel saves $131/yr vs Dodge B150/B250 Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr B150/B250 Van saves $171/yr vs Ford E150 Econoline 18 MPG · $2,583/yr E150 Econoline saves $323/yr vs Ford E150 Club Wagon 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Vanagon saves $415/yr vs GMC Rally 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Vanagon saves $415/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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