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Volkswagen Models Trivia Quiz

In this quiz, you will need to identify the names of vehicles (current and historic) manufactured by Volkswagen.

A photo quiz by RedHook13. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
RedHook13

Time
5 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
392,787

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
310

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (6/10), Guest 170 (7/10), Guest 178 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. We'll start off with an easy one. Officially known as the Type 1, what iconic Volkswagen model is being represented by this photograph?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. TOW WAR EGG. Using the word fracture as a hint, what Volkswagen model is being displayed in this photograph?

Answer: (One Word (spelling counts))

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Question 3 of 10

3. A well educated 'driver' should be able to identify the name of the Volkswagen vehicle being represented by this photograph. Which model could this be?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Using this photograph as a clue, which of the following is a Volkswagen vehicle? Hint

Atlanta

Travela

Delta

Jetta

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Volkswagen subcompact vehicle can you identify using this simple shape?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Volkswagen is based in Germany, however the name of this vehicle might make you think it comes from Mexico. Looking at the map as a clue, which of these is it? Hint

Queretero

Tiguan

Juarez

Cozumel

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Question 7 of 10

7. In North America, this Volkswagen vehicle is known as the Thing. What is its actual model type number? Hint

181

711

212

316

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the models produced by Volkswagen is named after a wind phenomenon that occurs over the Mediterranean Sea. Which of these is it? Hint

Foehn

Chinook

Scirocco

Levant

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Question 9 of 10

9. Many people will identify the Volkswagen Type 2 as a 'Hippie' van. This particular submodel is named after a dance. Which of the following is it? Hint

Samba

Tango

Cha-Cha

Waltz

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Question 10 of 10

10. My grandpa's Saturn broke down, so he went and got a Volkswagen. Which model can you spot hidden in the first sentence? It shares its name with the ship in the photo.

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We'll start off with an easy one. Officially known as the Type 1, what iconic Volkswagen model is being represented by this photograph?

Answer: Beetle

The Beetle or Bug is one of Volkswagen's most iconic vehicles. The original Beetle was produced from 1938-2003. The model was originally known as simply the Volkswagen Type 1. Volkswagen introduced the more modernized New Beetle in 1997. The most recent Beetle was introduced in 2012.

2. TOW WAR EGG. Using the word fracture as a hint, what Volkswagen model is being displayed in this photograph?

Answer: Touareg

The Volkswagen Touareg SUV was first introduced in 2002. Its name comes from a group of nomads that live in the Sahara Desert. The Touareg was designed by engineers from Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche. It was discontinued in 2017 and was replaced with the Volkswagen Atlas.

3. A well educated 'driver' should be able to identify the name of the Volkswagen vehicle being represented by this photograph. Which model could this be?

Answer: Golf

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact vehicle that was first introduced in 1974. While the Beetle is one of the most iconic, the Golf is one of the most successful of Volkswagen models. The model has won multiple awards since its inception.

4. Using this photograph as a clue, which of the following is a Volkswagen vehicle?

Answer: Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta is a four door compact sedan derived from the Volkswagen Golf. It was first introduced in 1979. The name Jetta comes from the Jet stream, currents of air that stretch across the hemisphere.

5. What Volkswagen subcompact vehicle can you identify using this simple shape?

Answer: Up

The Volkswagen Up! is a small compact vehicle which debuted in 2011. An electric version known as the e-Up debuted in 2013. There were several concept models such as the Space Up, a larger four door version and the Buggy Up off road version. The Pointer was a model sold in South America from 1994-1997.

6. Volkswagen is based in Germany, however the name of this vehicle might make you think it comes from Mexico. Looking at the map as a clue, which of these is it?

Answer: Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a small crossover SUV that debuted in 2007. The name Tiguan is a hybrid of the German words for tiger and iguana. The area in the photograph is of the cities of San Diego, California, USA and Tijuana, Mexico.

7. In North America, this Volkswagen vehicle is known as the Thing. What is its actual model type number?

Answer: 181

The Volkswagen Type 181 was produced from 1968-1983. It was originally intended for military use but was later made available for civilians. It was named the Thing for the American market. The American version was discontinued in 1975 as it did not comply with revised safety standards.

8. One of the models produced by Volkswagen is named after a wind phenomenon that occurs over the Mediterranean Sea. Which of these is it?

Answer: Scirocco

The Volkswagen Scirocco was a sporty compact coupe sold from 1974-1992. It was redesigned and released again from 2008-2017. The name comes from the sirocco wind which occurs over the Mediterranean Sea. The sirocco winds can sometimes reach speed comparative to a hurricane.

9. Many people will identify the Volkswagen Type 2 as a 'Hippie' van. This particular submodel is named after a dance. Which of the following is it?

Answer: Samba

The Volkswagen Type 2 (aka Microbus) was first introduced in 1950. It is often identified as the 'Hippie' van. This particular model sold in the United States was known as the Samba. It was first produced in 1951 and contained more than 20 windows, including sunroofs. A samba is a dance that comes from Brazil.

10. My grandpa's Saturn broke down, so he went and got a Volkswagen. Which model can you spot hidden in the first sentence? It shares its name with the ship in the photo.

Answer: Passat

The Volkswagen Passat is a mid size sedan that first debuted in 1973. The Passat name comes from a German word meaning 'trade wind'. The ship in the photograph is a German cargo vessel also named the Passat. It was built in 1911.

Source: Author RedHook13

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