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1995 Volkswagen Cabrio Base Auto

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1995 Volkswagen Cabrio – front Unverified
Photo: 1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Cabrio (1E, 1995–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk3 beige (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk3 beige (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: VW Golf III Cabrio PF Seite by KarleHorn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio Base Auto is a 113-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,365 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 113 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Cabrio measures 160.4 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,778 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$20,365 ($43,429 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L SOHC I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower113 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque122 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular gasoline
Tank Capacity14 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-inch
Wheels Rear14-inch
Dimensions & Weight
Length160.4 in
Width66.7 in
Height56 in
Wheelbase97.2 in
Curb Weight2,778 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Volkswagen CABRIO.

15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Volkswagen CABRIO

Owner Complaints

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Volkswagen CABRIO. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
Electrical System2
Air Bags1
Fuel System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 5, 2004 · Interior Lighting
“INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ONLY WORK OCCASIONALLY MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER/FUEL METERS AT NIGHT. *JB”
Apr 4, 2003 · Electrical System
“AT COLD STARTS THE HEAD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. *JB”
Nov 14, 2002 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“THE VEHICLES TRUNK HAS BECOME DIFFICULT TO OPEN, THE KEY AND LOCK ASSEMBLY APPEARED DEFECTIVE. *SCC”
Jun 1, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND THEN KICK BACK ON. ALSO, IF SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION ENGINE WILL STALL. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, BUT CANNOT REPRODUCE THIS DEFECT TO…”
Jan 9, 2001 · Air Bags
“CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY AN AUTHORIZED AUTOMOBILE REPAIR DEALER THAT COMPUTER FOR AIRBAG WAS NOT WORKING, AND THEREFORE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN IMPACT. *AK”

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 1995 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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