This is about the 12th or 15th VW van I've owned since 1974. It has more horsepower than the air cooled editions, does better in hot climates (Central CA), and just feels good to drive on a leisurely road trip to nowhere in particular. With the beds, pop top, table and rear-facing seats it is great for a weekend getaway or hauling the kids to soccer games - but is definitely NOT a …

VW Vanagon - space!

smc1243, 01/05/2004

1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Carat 3dr Minivan

Large interior space makes it ideal for hauling people or stuff. Trunk space is huge compared to typical minivans. Rear facing passenger seats are ideal for kids.

Love to drive VW van

J McCabe, 06/05/2008

1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Multi 3dr Minivan

This car travels like a dream. We have a family of four and love the fact that we can turn the back seat into a queen bed for camping excursions. It is lighter than the camper, thus speeder!

20 years and still going

Andy, 11/17/2008

1990 Volkswagen Vanagon Carat 3dr Minivan

When I bought my Vanagon, I never thought that nearly 20 years later I would be writing a review about it. But with nearly 200,000 miles on the original drive train, numerous Boy Scout camp outs, hauling firewood, stuffed bears, cages of chickens and exotic birds, it has become a part of my family's history. It is simple enough to do most of my own repairs, extremely durable and …

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1991 Vanagon Highlights

Trim:

Base

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$217/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	49.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
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