1993 Volkswagen Cabrio Base MT
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- Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet in Tornado Red, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet in Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Golf 1 Cabrio Blue Flipflop side by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet Custom in Gold, Rear Left, 06-28-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Golf Cabrio I Aigner Innenraum by KarleHorn, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio Base MT is a 94-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,770 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 94 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 100 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Cabrio measures 153.1 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,307 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,770 ($42,216 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 94 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 239 mm (9.4 in) disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-inch aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 14-inch aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 153.1 in |
| Width | 64.6 in |
| Height | 55.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,307 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio Base MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Volkswagen CABRIO.
8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Volkswagen CABRIO
Owner Complaints
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Volkswagen CABRIO (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.