1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Base Auto
The 1997 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 $18,425 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 97.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,701 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,425 ($37,309 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 113 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-inch aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 14-inch aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 160.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 56 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,701 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars