Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

1993 – 1998 Convertible Germany

The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio was in production from 1993 to 1998. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 75 to 116 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.3 L/100 km. Every version has a manual gearbox. It was also available as hatchback and estate.

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Body styleConvertible

Production1993 – 1998

Variants5

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

3 Doors · Hatchback 1991 – 1997

5 Doors · Hatchback 1992 – 1997

Variant · Estate / wagon 1993 – 1999

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 116 hp

0–100 km/h11.2 – 15.5 s

Top speed160 – 190 km/h

Fuel economy5.3 – 8.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Opel Astra Cabriolet1993 – 1994 up to116 hp

Ford Escort Cabrio1993 – 1995 up to129 hp

Alfa Romeo Spider1990 – 1993 up to120 hp

Fiat Punto Cabrio1994 – 1999 up to88 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	15.5 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	13.1 s	172	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	13.3 s	172	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.3 s	187	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	11.2 s	190	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM140 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.8 in (122 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2469.2 lbs (1120 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 195 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM145 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.4/56.3 in (1,458/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.8 in (122 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2517.7 lbs (1142 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 202 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM202 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.8 in (122 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2645.5 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3615.6 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 143 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 4150 RPM110 HP @ 4150 RPM109 BHP @ 4150 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM235 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 TR14

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.8 in (122 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2645.5 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3615.6 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 142 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 123 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.8 in (122 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2583.8 lbs (1172 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3571.2 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.6 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 200 g/km

Length4,021 mm

Width1,699 mm

Height1,410 mm

Wheelbase2,479 mm

Curb weight1,120 – 1,200 kg

Torque140 – 235 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.