I've had three vanagons... an 86 gl, an 88 wolfie gl, and now an 89 syncro
westy.  Every one has gotten between 17 and 18 MPG no matter where or how I
drive.  I'm sure there has been some variation between city and highway, but
not much in the overall.  Always thought the consistency was interesting.
Your mileage may, and apparently does, vary.

Mick Kalber
89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo"
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place    Hilo, Hawaii  96720
ph. 808-935-5557    fax 808-935-0066
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com