Model year guide

1989 Volkswagen FOX

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Volkswagen FOX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1989 Volkswagen FOX at a glance

Combined23–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Volkswagen FOX MPG & running costs

Combined23–24 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,850
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionManual 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume78 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Volkswagen FOX costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,250
Fuel only$14,250
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Volkswagen FOX vehicles on record

1989 Volkswagen FOX9BWZZZ30ZKP017421

Other Volkswagen FOX model years

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1989 Volkswagen FOX — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Volkswagen FOX get?

The 1989 Volkswagen FOX has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.