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1985 Volkswagen Vanagon MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon is a van offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 25 vans rated for 1985, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 16 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #6 of 25 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway187.713.1
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1985 Vans

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  1. 1GMC Safari22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Chevrolet Astro Cargo22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Chevrolet Astro Passenger22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Toyota Van21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Ford E150 Econoline18 MPG $2,583
  6. 6Volkswagen Vanagon17 MPG $2,735
  7. 25Dodge B350 Wagon10 MPG $4,650
1985 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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Vanagon 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 18 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Vanagon 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Vanagon 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 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
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

1985 Volkswagen Vanagon vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Vandura 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford E150 Econoline 18 MPG · $2,583/yr E150 Econoline saves $152/yr vs Ford E150 Club Wagon 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Vanagon saves $171/yr vs GMC Rally 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Vanagon saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet G30 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Vanagon saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Sport Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Vanagon saves $171/yr vs Toyota Van 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Van saves $521/yr vs GMC Safari 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Safari saves $622/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Astro Cargo saves $622/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Astro Passenger saves $622/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon?

Up to 17 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon?

The 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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