Volkswagen Cabrio III/IV
The Volkswagen Cabrio III/IV (1995–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: 1E, 1J · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,074 mm |
| Width | – | 1,694 mm |
| Height | – | 1,422–1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,471–2,474 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 227 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,322 L EPA | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | – | 165–215 km/h |
| Torque | – | 125–235 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
162 complaints for model years 1995–2002. 20 crashes · 10 fires · 17 injuries
- Electrical system 32
- Engine 22
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 6 versions of the Volkswagen Cabrio III/IV
United States 4 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 2001–2002CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 1995–2000(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1995–1997(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2002Subcompact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.6–11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 244–253 g/km |
| 1995–2002Subcompact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0–10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230–237 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.