1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon (14–15 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Vans
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.1 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
14–15 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$4,450–$4,800
Configurations
3

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.1 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive141414$4,800—
4-cyl 2.1 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive13–1515–1714–15$4,450–$4,800—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon (3 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
Vanagon Syncro 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.1Regular Gasoline141414$4,800
Vanagon/Camper 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 3-spd42.1Regular Gasoline131514$4,800
Vanagon/Camper 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd42.1Regular Gasoline151715$4,450

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon?

According to EPA data, the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon is rated at 14–15 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,450 to $4,800.