1978 Volkswagen Bus Station Wagon 4MT
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Photo: Volkswagen Type 2 en Visby by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Heck vom VW-Bulli T2 Pritschenwagen mit Hubarbeitsbühne im MVG Museum 2026-02-22 by Strubbl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Comms van (4982761337) by Howard Dickins from Cardiff, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1975 Volkswagen Kombi 1ACM710-Dashboard by ZidaneHartono, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Type 2 (T2) (T2, 1968–1979); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Volkswagen Type 2 en Visby by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Heck vom VW-Bulli T2 Pritschenwagen mit Hubarbeitsbühne im MVG Museum 2026-02-22 by Strubbl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Comms van (4982761337) by Howard Dickins from Cardiff, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1975 Volkswagen Kombi 1ACM710-Dashboard by ZidaneHartono, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Volkswagen Bus Station Wagon 4MT is a 67-hp 2.0-liter flat-4 wagon with a 4-speed manual, fully synchronized and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 67 horsepower at 4,200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Bus measures 177.4 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L air-cooled OHV flat-4, rear-mounted |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 67 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, pushrod |
| Injection Type | AFC fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | Ring-and-pinion transaxle, double-jointed axles |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual, fully synchronized |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Leaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, torsion bars, front stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, torsion bars |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 37.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc, power-assisted, dual circuit |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, power-assisted, dual circuit |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 5.5J x 14 |
| Wheels Rear | 5.5J x 14 |
| Tires Front | 185 R14 radial ply |
| Tires Rear | 185 R14 radial ply |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.4 in |
| Width | 67.7 in |
| Height | 77.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1978 Volkswagen Bus.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.