1986 Volkswagen Quantum Wagon

1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic · FWD

GasolineRegularSmall Station Wagons

Official EPA record #2281 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$198.90

Per year

$2,387

Per mile

19.9¢/mi

5-year total

$11,935

station wagon body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

582.2 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.10/galAt $5.10/gal: $247.41/mo

A mile road trip costs about $59.70 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,950/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Aug 27, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($4.10/gal regular), this 1986 Volkswagen Quantum Wagon costs about $198.90 per month in fuel — $2,387 per year, 19.9¢/mi, $11,935 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of August 27, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #2281. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City MPG	19
Highway MPG	23
Combined MPG	21

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$2,950/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	423 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #2281 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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