Volkswagen Quantum: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen Quantum across 5 model years, from the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum through the 1988 Volkswagen Quantum. The most recent 1988 Volkswagen Quantum returns 19 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum at 33 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Quantum page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volkswagen Quantum. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1988 Volkswagen Quantum | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1987 | 1987 Volkswagen Quantum | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1986 | 1986 Volkswagen Quantum | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1985 | 1985 Volkswagen Quantum | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1984 | 1984 Volkswagen Quantum | 33 MPG | 32 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,450 |
How the Volkswagen Quantum compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen Quantum against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 1988 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.