Volkswagen EuroVan vs. Volkswagen Vanagon
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen EuroVan and Volkswagen Vanagon contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volkswagen EuroVan and the Volkswagen Vanagon.
When we compare the Volkswagen EuroVan's and the Volkswagen Vanagon's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen EuroVan has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen Vanagon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen EuroVan's and the Volkswagen Vanagon's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Vanagon is a better car than the Volkswagen EuroVan.
Pricing: A used 2003 Volkswagen EuroVan ranges from $7,202 to $30,500 while a used 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon is priced between $2,000 to $42,673.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen EuroVan’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Vanagon base engine makes 90 horsepower. The EuroVan is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 378 miles. The Vanagon is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 324 miles.This gives the Volkswagen Vanagon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen EuroVan the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26815
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
23437
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
20260 - 28720
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14680
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
15327
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
13014 - 23905
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18689
Price Range:
7202 - 30500
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
6032
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
3812 - 18689
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
151854
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20958
Price Range:
2000 - 42673
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
20958
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
20958 - 20958
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140000
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Volkswagen EuroVan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Vanagon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen EuroVan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Vanagon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5434298646741706
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.3 - 17.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volkswagen EuroVan Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Vanagon Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen EuroVan Trim Levels
GLS, MV
Volkswagen Vanagon Trim Levels
Base, Carat, GL, GL Camper, GL Syncro, Multi, Syncro
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
90 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
117 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.026 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 18 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 378 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.1 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 18 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 324 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4228 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
115 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3460 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
75.9 inches
Length:
179.9 inches
Wheelbase:
96.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Magic Pearl
Blue
Techno Blue Pearl
Green
Emerald Green Pearl
Red
Colorado Red Pearl / Tornado Red
Silver
Reflex Silver
White
Arctic White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Bordeaux Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
