Volkswagen Eurovan MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen Eurovan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1993 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1993). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #10 of 22 (57th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Vans, Passenger Type |
| 1994 | 2 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #7 of 22 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1999 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #13 of 14 (8th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #15 of 16 (7th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #13 of 14 (8th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2002 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #14 of 15 (7th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #12 of 13 (8th 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 placed highest in 1994 at #7 of 22, and lowest in 2000 at #15 of 16. It spent 2 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 | 15 | 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 | 15 | 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 | 15 | 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 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1994 | 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 |
| 1994 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1993 | 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 |
| 1993 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 → 1999 | 17 → 15 mpg | -2 mpg | 767 gal |
| 2000 → 2001 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
What Eurovan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan 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 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.