Jim Davis' Model Year Summaries: 1991
Seven models of the Vanagon were built for the US market for model year 1991. These were:
Prices shown in individual descriptions are MSRP figures from actual window stickers and other reference sources. Where a range of prices is shown, this depicts the range of MSRPs found. The price ranges are not an attempt to indicate a selling price range. These varied prices are likely the result of mid-year price changes from VW.
Dealer brochure
Colors available
Pastel White
Flash Silver Metallic
Orly Blue Metallic
Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic
Tornado Red
(Not all colors available on all models.)
Distinguishing features
While year-to-year changes to Vanagons have been slight since 1986, there are even fewer differences between the 1990 & 1991 models than usual. I don't know of any specific differences than can distinguish a 1990 from a 1991 except the VIN and new paint color choices. Some have said that VW didn't sell any 'real' 1991 models (that VW just sold 'carryover' 1990s) in the USA, but that is incorrect. 1991 models have VINs that indicate the 1991 model year and VW printed a new 1991 Vanagon brochure.The '91 continued to have black window trim like the '89 & '90 models. The 1991 has additional carryover features from 1990 including:
- 2 Black plastic front grills (common to 1986-1991)
- Rectangular primary headlights with separate square high beam lights (common to 1986-1991)
- Large VW logo in center of upper front grill
- Large VW logo in center of rear hatch
- Black plastic vents at the rear of the rear side windows
The 1991 GL, Carat & Multivan Vanagons had metallic silver aero styled bumpers with matching rocker panels and body colored outside rearview mirrors. As in 1990, there was no 1991 GL Syncro model. The Syncro choices were limited to the base Vanagon and the fully equipped Vanagon GL Camper Syncro.
Categories key
Passenger vans
Syncros
Full campers
Partial campers
Wolfsburgs
$14,360 - $14,575
Standard Features:
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 185/70 R14C
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Chrome hub caps
Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White or Flash Silver Metallic
Black metal bumpers with plastic end caps
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Non-opening front wing windows
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Wheelbase:
96.9"
2.46 meters
Front track:
62.4"
1.585 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
75.9"
1.93 meters
Ground clearance:
6.3"
16 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Interior
Padded edge on instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Analog clock
Vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Auxilliary rear heater
Front bucket seats
Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Grey tweed upholstery
Rubber floor mats
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Rear seat down:
92.9 ft3
2.633 meters3
Rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed
201 ft3
5.696 meters3
Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
Flash Silver Metallic paint
$405
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 17-hwy)
$535
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$365
P89 Option Group
$1,440
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
$1,070
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$200
Tinted glass
$105
Full aero-styled wheel covers
$65
P90 Option Group
$2,420
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
$1,070
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$200
Tinted glass
$105
Full aero-styled wheel covers
$65
Power door locks including side door & rear hatch
Power front windows
Power heated side rearview mirrors
Cruise control
Auxiliary battery
$17,995 - $18,225 Standard Features:
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Locking rear differential
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 185/70 R14C
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Chrome hub caps
Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White or Flash Silver Metallic
Black metal bumpers with plastic end caps
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Non-opening front wing windows
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Wheelbase:
96.7"
2.46 meters
Front track:
61.7"
1.57 meters
Rear track:
61.4"
1.56 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
78.3"
1.99 meters
Ground clearance:
8.3"
21 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Interior
Padded edge on instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Analog clock
Vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Auxiliary rear heater
Front bucket seats
Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Grey tweed upholstery
Rubber floor mats
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Rear seat down:
92.9 ft3
2.633 meters3
Rear seat down, center seat removed
201 ft3
5.696 meters3
Miscellaneous
18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission
16 MPG EPA city estimate
16 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
Flash Silver Metallic paint
$405
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$365
P89 Option Group
$1,440
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
$1,070
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$200
Tinted glass
$105
Full aero-styled wheel covers
$65
P90 Option Group
$2,420
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
$1,070
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$200
Tinted glass
$105
Full aero-styled wheel covers
$65
Power door locks including side door & rear hatch
Power front windows
Power heated side rearview mirrors
Cruise control
Auxiliary battery
$16,820 - $17,490 Standard Features:
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14C
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Full aero-styled wheel covers
Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Tornado Red, Orly Blue Metallic, or Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic (burgundy)
Metallic silver aero-styled bumpers & rocker panels
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Wheelbase:
96.9"
2.46 meters
Front track:
62.4"
1.585 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
75.9"
1.93 meters
Ground clearance:
6.3"
16 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (4)
Auxiliary rear heater
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests
Two passenger center bench seat with fold-down armrests
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Three-point seatbelts for rear outboard seating positions
Grey velour upholstery with a small squares pattern
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Rear seat down:
92.9 ft3
2.633 meters3
Rear seat down, center seat removed
201 ft3
5.696 meters3
Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
Metallic paint
no charge
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 17-hwy)
$535
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$365
P91 Option Group
$1,105
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
$380
Cruise control
$235
Power door locks including side door & rear hatch
$245
Power front windows
$245
$21,410 - $21,730 Standard Features:
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14C
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Full aero-styled wheel covers
Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic, Orly Blue Metalic, or Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic (burgundy)
Black aero-styled bumpers
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows with screens
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Pop-top roof with cargo carrier
Wheelbase:
96.9"
2.46 meters
Front track:
62.4"
1.58 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.84 meters
Height:
80.9"
2.05 meters
Ground clearance:
6.3"
16 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Digital LCD clock
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (2)
Auxiliary rear heater
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests & swivel bases
Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Grey velour upholstery with a small squares pattern
Removable carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
Two store-away tables
Sink & water storage tank
LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
LPG stove
Clothes locker/ 3 door closet
Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Removeable screen for hatch door
Two person overhead sleeping loft
110VAC electrical outlet
Circuit breaker
Electrical cable
Fire extinguisher
LPG tank
Skylight
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
Metallic paint
no charge
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 17-hwy)
$535
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$365
P91 Option Group
$1,105
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
$380
Cruise control
$235
Power door locks including side door & rear hatch
$245
Power front windows
$245
$26,085 - $26,475 Standard Features:
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Locking rear differential
Cruise control
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14C
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic, Orly Blue Metallic, or Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic (burgundy)
Metallic silver aero styled bumpers
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows with screens
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Pop-top roof with cargo carrier
Wheelbase:
96.7"
2.46 meters
Front track:
61.7"
1.57 meters
Rear track:
61.4"
1.56 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.84 meters
Height:
82.1"
2.09 meters
Ground clearance:
8.3"
21 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Curb weight
4100 lbs
1860 kg
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (2)
Auxiliary rear heater
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests & swivel bases
Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Grey velour upholstery with a small squares pattern
Removable carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
Two store-away tables
Sink & water storage tank
LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
LPG stove
Clothes locker/ 3 door closet
Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Removeable screen for hatch door
Two person overhead sleeping loft
110VAC electrical outlet
Circuit breaker
Electrical cable
Fire extinguisher
LPG tank
Skylight
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Miscellaneous
18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission
16 MPG EPA city estimate
16 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
Metallic Paint
no charge
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$365
$18,460 - 18,735 Standard Features:
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Cruise control
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14C
14" 5 spoke alloy wheels, 6" wide
Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Tornado Red, Orly Blue Metallic, or Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic (burgundy)
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Metalic silver aero style bumpers & rocker panels
Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
Wheelbase:
96.9"
2.46 meters
Front track:
62.4"
1.58 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.84 meters
Height:
75.9"
1.93 meters
Ground clearance:
6.3"
16 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (4)
Auxiliary rear heater
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests
Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Folding side table
Power front windows
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
5 cupholders
Light grey velour upholstery in a small pinstripes pattern
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Rear seat down:
92.9 ft3
2.633 meters3
Rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed
201 ft3
5.696 meters3
Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
17 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
Metallic paint
no charge
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 17-hwy)
$535
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$365
$20,840 - 21,155
Standard Features:
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Cruise control
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14C
14" 5 spoke alloy wheels, 6" wide
Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Orly Blue Metallic, or Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic (burgundy)
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows with screens
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Metalic grey aero style bumpers & rocker panels
Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
Wheelbase:
96.9"
2.46 meters
Front track:
62.4"
1.585 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
80.9"
2.055 meters
Ground clearance:
6.3"
16 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (4)
Auxiliary rear heater
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests
One passenger rear facing seat behind driver's seat
Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Folding side table
Power front windows
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
5 cupholders
Light grey velour upholstery in a small pinstripes pattern
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
Removeable screen for hatch door
Two person overhead sleeping loft
Rear clothes locker
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Rear seat down:
92.9 ft3
2.633 meters3
Rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed
201 ft3
5.696 meters3
Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
Metallic paint
no charge
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 17-hwy)
$535
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$365
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