Volkswagen Cabrio MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Cabrio model year from 1985 to 2002 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cabrio has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1992 (up to 25 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Volkswagen Cabrio fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2002 23–24 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
2001 22–24 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
2000 22–24 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1999 22–24 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1998 22–24 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1997 22–24 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1996 22–23 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1995 22–24 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1993 22–24 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl — —
1992 23–25 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl — —
1991 23–25 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl — —
1990 23–25 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl — —
1989 20–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl — —
1988 20–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl — —
1987 21–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl — —
1986 21–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl — —
1985 21–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl — —

2002 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 2002 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 27 23 MPG

2001 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 2001 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 2000 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG

1999 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1999 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG

1998 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1998 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG

1997 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1997 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG

1996 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1996 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG

1995 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1995 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG

1993 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1993 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 27 24 MPG
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 24 22 MPG

1992 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1992 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG

1991 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1991 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG

1990 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1990 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG

1989 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1989 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 25 23 MPG
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 19 22 20 MPG

1988 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1988 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 25 23 MPG
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 19 22 20 MPG

1987 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1987 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 20 23 21 MPG

1986 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1986 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 20 23 21 MPG

1985 Volkswagen Cabrio: engines & MPG

The 1985 Cabrio was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Cabriolet 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 20 23 21 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Volkswagen Cabrio get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Cabrio range from 23 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1992 model year.

What engines does the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio have?

The 2002 Cabrio was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2002 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Volkswagen Cabrio require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of September 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Volkswagen Cabrio EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/volkswagen/cabrio.

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