1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD.

The 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD gets up to 14 miles per gallon in the city, and 15 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD is 14 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD is $4,450 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,750 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD Consume?

The 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD will consume roughly 21 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 4WD.

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 15
Combined MPG 14
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $10,750
Fuel Cost $4,450
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 21
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Vans
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Volkswagen Models from 1989

If you're interested in other Volkswagen models from 1989, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Model Combined MPG
Fox Wagon 24
Fox 24
Golf 22
Golf 34
Fox 23
Jetta 34
Jetta GLI 16v 22
Vanagon/Camper 2WD 15
Golf 25
Jetta 22
Cabriolet 23
Jetta 25
GTI 16v 22
Cabriolet 20
Vanagon/Camper 2WD 17

Disclaimer

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