Volkswagen · 1985–1993 · Gas
Volkswagen Cabriolet MPG by year
The EPA has rated 9 model years of the Volkswagen Cabriolet, from 1985 to 1993. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1992, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1993 model is 4% more efficient than the best 1985 model (24 vs. 23 MPG). The 1993 model is 2% less efficient than the median subcompact car that year (24 vs. 24.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Cabriolet, 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 Cabriolet model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 27 | 24.5 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 1992 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 1991 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 1990 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 1989 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 25 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
| 1988 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 25 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
| 1987 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
| 1986 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
| 1985 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Cabriolet model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Cabriolet year has the best fuel economy?
The 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.
Which Volkswagen Cabriolet year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1986 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 Cabriolet?
The 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet is rated up to 24 MPG combined.