Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1983 Quantum.
The 1983 Volkswagen Quantum Overview documents the 1983 Volkswagen Quantum as its subject. This reference entry identifies the vehicle by name and model year alone. Additional details concerning its body style, platform, engine specifications, notable figures, or reliability standing are not provided in the source data.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 178.3 in |
| Overall width | 66.9 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2474 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 55.5 / 55.9 in |
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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
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 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.