Volkswagen Quantum II

Volkswagen Quantum II
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The Volkswagen Quantum II (1982–1988): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 14 versions in the United States.

Model codes: B2, 32B · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,435–4,545 mm
Width–1,685–1,710 mm
Height–1,385–1,473 mm
Wheelbase–2,550 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)368–1,076 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,577 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

4 complaints for model years 1984–1985. 1 crash

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 14 versions of the Volkswagen Quantum II

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United States 14 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1985–1988(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985–1988(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–1988(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)1.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985–1986(FFS), SIL1.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1985(DSL,TRBO), SIL1.6 LDiesel5-speed manualFront-wheel drive31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA204 g/km
1984(DSL,TRBO)1.6 LDiesel3-speed automatic–27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA234 g/km
1984(DSL,TRBO)1.6 LDiesel5-speed manual–33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA192 g/km
1984(DSL,TRBO) CA model1.6 LDiesel5-speed manual–31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA204 g/km
1984(FFS)2.1 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS)2.1 LPetrol5-speed manual–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.1 LPetrol5-speed manual–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.1 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.1 LPetrol5-speed manual–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.