Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

1998 – 2002 Convertible Germany

The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio was in production from 1998 to 2002. Seven variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 75 to 116 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.2 L/100 km. It was also available as hatchback and estate.

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Body styleConvertible

Production1998 – 2002

Variants7

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

5 Doors · Hatchback 1997 – 2003

3 Doors · Hatchback 1997 – 2003

Variant · Estate / wagon 1999 – 2006

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 116 hp

0–100 km/h10.7 – 15.5 s

Top speed163 – 193 km/h

Fuel economy5.2 – 8.0 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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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	163	5-Speed manual
1.8L 4AT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	15.0 s	167	4-speed automatic
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	13.1 s	175	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	13.3 s	175	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.3 s	190	5-Speed manual
2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	12.3 s	187	4-speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	10.7 s	193	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: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.5 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60TR14

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185 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: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60TR14

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2546 lbs (1155 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)

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: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.1 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60TR14

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2491.3 lbs (1130 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 192 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 3750 RPM90 HP @ 3750 RPM89 BHP @ 3750 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM210 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 TR14

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

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: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.3 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 140 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 3750 RPM110 HP @ 3750 RPM109 BHP @ 3750 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM210 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 TR14

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2645.5 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3615.5 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 138 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60/HR14

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2657 lbs (1205 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3571.4 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.9 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 160.6 in (4079 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.5 cuFT (269 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2601.4 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3571.4 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 190 g/km

Length4,079 mm

Width1,699 – 1,700 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,469 mm

Curb weight1,130 – 1,205 kg

Torque140 – 210 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.