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1987 Volkswagen Vanagon MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon is a van offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 15 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 25 vans rated for 1987, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 15 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #20 of 25 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway177.213.8
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1987 Vans

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  1. 1Ford Aerostar Van24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2GMC Safari21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Chevrolet Astro Cargo21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Ford Aerostar Wagon21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Toyota Van20 MPG $2,325
  6. 20Volkswagen Vanagon15 MPG $3,100
  7. 25Dodge B350 Van12 MPG $3,875
1987 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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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.1L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Vanagon/Camper 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 2.1L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Vanagon Syncro 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 14 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 2.1L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Vanagon/Camper 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.1L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g/mi

1987 Volkswagen Vanagon vs. rivals

vs Dodge B150/B250 Wagon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford E150 Club Wagon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Rally 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet G30 Van 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Rally Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Rally Diesel saves $17/yr vs GMC Vandura Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Vandura Diesel saves $179/yr vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr G10/20 Van Diesel saves $179/yr vs Ford E250 Econoline 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Vanagon saves $221/yr vs Dodge B350 Wagon 12 MPG · $3,875/yr Vanagon saves $775/yr vs Dodge B350 Van 12 MPG · $3,875/yr Vanagon saves $775/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon?

Up to 15 MPG combined (15 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 14 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon?

The 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon per year?

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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