Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Quantum.
The 1982 Volkswagen Quantum Overview is the sole vehicle designation provided in the source data, with no accompanying technical specifications, platform details, engine configurations, standout figures, or reliability history included for this model year.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Quantum of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | GL5 Sedan 2.1L I-5 | 12.00 sec | 18.40 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 1983 | GL5 Sedan 2.1L I-5 | 12.60 sec | 18.80 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 1986 | Syncro Wagon 2.2L I-5 | 9.60 sec | 17.00 sec | 110 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.