Volkswagen Eurovan Camper MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen Eurovan Camper has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1995 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (1997). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #14 of 22 (38th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #18 of 19 (6th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1999 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #14 of 14 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2000 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #16 of 16 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #14 of 14 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2002 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #15 of 15 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #13 of 13 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minivan - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen Eurovan Camper placed highest in 2003 at #13 of 13, and lowest in 1997 at #18 of 19. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.8L 6-cyl | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1997 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1997 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2000 → 2001 | 14 → 16 mpg | +2 mpg | 719 gal |
What Eurovan Camper fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan Camper burns 719 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minivan - 2WD
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 16 mpg the Volkswagen Eurovan Camper is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $503 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minivan - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volkswagen nameplates
Every Volkswagen model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.