Volkswagen · 1995–2002 · Gas
Volkswagen Cabrio MPG by year
The EPA has rated 8 model years of the Volkswagen Cabrio, from 1995 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2002, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2002 model is 9% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (24 vs. 22 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Cabrio, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Cabrio model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 28 | 22 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 2001 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 21.5 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 2000 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 22 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 1999 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 1997 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 29 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 1996 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
20 / 28 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
| 1995 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 22 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Cabrio model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Cabrio year has the best fuel economy?
The 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.
Which Volkswagen Cabrio year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1996 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Cabrio?
The 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio is rated up to 24 MPG combined.