Volkswagen Quantum Syncro Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen Quantum Syncro Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1985 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (1985) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #18 of 18 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1986 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #18 of 18 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1987 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #20 of 20 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1988 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #25 of 25 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen Quantum Syncro Wagon placed highest in 1985 at #18 of 18, and lowest in 1988 at #25 of 25. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2.2L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.2L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
What Quantum Syncro Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Volkswagen Quantum Syncro Wagon burns 676 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $3,650 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 17 mpg the Volkswagen Quantum Syncro Wagon is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $877 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons 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.