1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon (14–16 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
- 14–16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,200–$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.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.1 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.1 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14–16 | 16–18 | 15–16 | $4,200–$4,450 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanagon Syncro 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.1 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Vanagon/Camper 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.1 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Vanagon/Camper 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.1 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon?
According to EPA data, the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon is rated at 14–16 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,200 to $4,800.