Volkswagen Vanagon T3
The Volkswagen Vanagon T3 (1984–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United States.
Model codes: T3 · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 1,844–1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,735–2,085 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,455–2,480 mm |
| Weights and towing | |
| Kerb weight | 1,395 kg |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
49 complaints for model years 1984–1991. 9 fires · 2 injuries
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 9 versions of the Volkswagen Vanagon T3
United States 9 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1991(FFS), Creeper | 2.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1986–1991(FFS) | 2.1 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 1986–1991(FFS) | 2.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–368 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 1.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 1.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 1.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 1.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 1.9 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 1.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 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.