1986 Volkswagen Cabrio Base Auto
The 1986 Volkswagen Cabrio Base Auto is a 90-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,315 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 90 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 100 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Cabrio measures 159.0 inches long on a 94.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,258 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,315 ($36,518 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 90 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 239 mm (9.4 in) disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 13-inch |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 159 in |
| Height | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,258 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars