- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Minivans
- Same as 2001
2000-2002 Volkswagen Eurovan MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 14–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest minivan configurations to fuel, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Volkswagen Eurovan at a glance
The 2000-2002 Volkswagen Eurovan covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 14–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,080 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD (16 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001; 2002 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Volkswagen Eurovan by model year
What the 2002 Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$340
$4,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.80
Per 100 miles
$27.20
Five years
$20,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$450more a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Volkswagen Eurovan MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camper (Most efficient) | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Eurovan | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2001 Volkswagen Eurovan MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,080, $280 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camper (Most efficient) | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Eurovan | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2000 Volkswagen Eurovan MPG
14–15 MPG · $4,360–$4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurovan (Most efficient) | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Camper | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.
- California $5,550
- Washington $5,150
- New York $4,080
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000-2002
- 2003
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Eurovan get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Eurovan at 14–16 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Eurovan?
The Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2001 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2000.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,080 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan 100 miles?
About $27.20 per 100 miles for the Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD is rated 14 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan compare with other minivan configurations?
The Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, $450 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 0 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 28 rated minivan configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan different from the 2001 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2001 and 2002: 2 configurations rated 16 MPG combined. See the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan for that year.