1984 Volkswagen Quantum GL 4dr Wagon
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- Photo: 1985 Volkswagen Quantum GL5, front left (in UK) by Kieran White from Manchester, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Quantum wagon front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: P7300223B by Miranda, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Santana Quantum 1.8 CL 1989 (14400262176) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Quantum wagon rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1984 Volkswagen Quantum GL 4dr Wagon is a 100-hp 2.1-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,080 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 112 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Quantum measures 183.0 inches long on a 100.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,701 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,080 ($44,042 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.1L I5 |
| Displacement | 2.1 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 10-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13.0 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183 in |
| Height | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,701 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum GL 4dr Wagon with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Volkswagen QUANTUM. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 22, 1988 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
IDLE CONTROL UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE IDLE STABLIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Consequence: IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND IN SOME INSTANCES,INCREASE.
Remedy: REPLACE IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
NHTSA campaign 88V021000
Jul 30, 1985 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 85V099000
Aug 22, 1984 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY CRACK IN SERVICE, DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE DRUMS, IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 84V096000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Volkswagen QUANTUM
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Volkswagen QUANTUM (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.