1985 Volkswagen QuantumFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
Combined
31
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
48.0MPG average+54.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 31 MPG · Owner reported avg: 48.0 MPG
Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 48.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 31 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
28
Hwy
35
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,750/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
22
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
20
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,750 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,750
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 328 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- (DSL,TRBO)
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,173/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,882/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,881/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,001/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,188/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,182/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,705/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,235/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,102/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,152/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,173/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,882/yrHIGHEST | +$709 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,881/yrLOWEST | $-292 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,001/yr | $-172 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,188/yr | +$15 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,182/yr | +$9 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,705/yr | +$532 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,235/yr | +$62 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,102/yr | $-71 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,152/yr | $-21 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 31 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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