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2003 Volkswagen Eurovan MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest minivan configurations to fuel, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan at a glance
The 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 16 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD at 16 MPG, which costs about $5,020 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD is among the costliest minivan configurations to fuel for MY2003 (class median $3,440 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2003 Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$418
$5,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.37
Per 100 miles
$33.47
Five years
$25,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$1,580more a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan MPG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camper (Most efficient) | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $5,020 |
| Eurovan | 2.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $5,020 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD: $5,990 in California and $4,350 in Texas, a $1,640 difference.
- California $5,990
- Washington $5,630
- New York $4,960
- Florida $4,590
- Texas $4,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000-2002
- 2003
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Volkswagen Eurovan) is rated 14–16 MPG combined and costs $4,080–$4,670 a year to fuel; the 2003 model is rated 16 MPG and costs $5,020 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan get?
EPA rates the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan at 16 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $5,020 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,020 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan 100 miles?
About $33.47 per 100 miles for the Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 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 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan compare with other minivan configurations?
The Camper 2.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $5,020 a year to fuel, $1,580 more than the class median of $3,440, and less than 0 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 23 rated minivan configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $5,020, $940 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2003 against 2 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan for that year.