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Volkswagen Quantum MPG

EPA fuel economy for 44 Volkswagen Quantum trims sold from 1984 to 1988. Best ever: 33 MPG (1984 Quantum). Latest model year 1988: 17 to 19 MPG combined across 5 trims.

33best combined MPG (1984)
32 / 35city / highway of the best trim
17lowest combined MPG (1988)
5model years rated
$3,280a year to fuel, cheapest 1988 trim at EPA prices

Volkswagen Quantum fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Volkswagen Quantum to fuel is the Quantum, 2.2 L, 5 cyl (19 MPG) at $3,280 a year. The Quantum Syncro Wagon, 2.2 L, 5 cyl (17 MPG) costs $3,670, so the thriftier trim saves $390 a year and $1,950 over five years.

1988 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular19$3,280cheapest
Quantum Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular19$3,280cheapest
Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular18$3,470+$180
Quantum Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular18$3,470+$180
Quantum Syncro Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular17$3,670+$390

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Volkswagen Quantum MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
1988191722Quantum, 2.2 L, 5 cyl, Manual 5-spd5
1987191722Quantum, 2.2 L, 5 cyl, Manual 5-spd5
1986252229Quantum Wagon, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd7
1985312835Quantum, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd7
1984333235Quantum, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd20

Every Volkswagen Quantum trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
1988Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
1988Quantum Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
1988Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162018494$3,470
1988Quantum Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162018494$3,470
1988Quantum Syncro Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1987Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
1987Quantum Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
1987Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162018494$3,470
1987Quantum Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162018494$3,470
1987Quantum Syncro Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1986Quantum Wagon1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1986Quantum Wagon1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192321423$2,970
1986Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
1986Quantum Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
1986Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162018494$3,470
1986Quantum Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162018494$3,470
1986Quantum Syncro Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1985Quantum1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel283531328$2,890
1985Quantum Wagon1.6 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel283531328$2,890
1985Quantum Wagon1.8 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1985Quantum Wagon1.8 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192321423$2,970
1985Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
1985Quantum2.2 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162018494$3,470
1985Quantum Syncro Wagon2.2 L, 5 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1984Quantum1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel323533308$2,720
1984Quantum1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel313533308$2,720
1984Quantum Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel323533308$2,720
1984Quantum Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel313533308$2,720
1984Quantum1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel293531328$2,890
1984Quantum1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel283531328$2,890
1984Quantum Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel293531328$2,890
1984Quantum Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel283531328$2,890
1984Quantum1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdDiesel253127377$3,320
1984Quantum1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdDiesel253127377$3,320
1984Quantum Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdDiesel253127377$3,320
1984Quantum Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdDiesel253127377$3,320
1984Quantum2.1 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdRegular172219468$3,280
1984Quantum2.1 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdRegular162118494$3,470
1984Quantum2.1 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdRegular162218494$3,470
1984Quantum2.1 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdRegular162018494$3,470
1984Quantum Wagon2.1 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdRegular162118494$3,470
1984Quantum Wagon2.1 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdRegular162118494$3,470
1984Quantum Wagon2.1 L, 5 cylAuto 3-spdRegular162018494$3,470
1984Quantum Wagon2.1 L, 5 cylManual 5-spdRegular162118494$3,470

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

Compare with other 1988 Compact Cars

VehicleCombinedCityHwy
1988 Ford Escort322838
1988 Pontiac Lemans302736
1988 Chevrolet Nova292633
1988 Nissan Sentra282532
1988 Buick Skyhawk272334
1988 Mazda 323272430

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Volkswagen Quantum?

The most efficient Volkswagen Quantum the EPA has rated is the 1984 Quantum at 33 MPG combined (32 city, 35 highway).

What MPG does the 1988 Volkswagen Quantum get?

1988 Volkswagen Quantum trims range from 17 to 19 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Volkswagen Quantum has the worst fuel economy?

The 1988 Quantum Syncro Wagon is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Volkswagen Quantum for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Volkswagen Quantum to fuel is the Quantum, 2.2 L, 5 cyl (19 MPG) at $3,280 a year. The Quantum Syncro Wagon, 2.2 L, 5 cyl (17 MPG) costs $3,670, so the thriftier trim saves $390 a year and $1,950 over five years.

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