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Volkswagen Quantum
1 generation · 4 engine options · data across all years of the Quantum platform.
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1982–1988 1.6L I4 Turbo Diesel
$25,718
~$5,144/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1982–1988
4 engine options
1.6L I4 Turbo Diesel
FWD
1.7L I4
FWD
2.1L I5
FWD
2.2L I5
FWD
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