1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio (22–23 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 22–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900–$3,050
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$3,250 to −$2,500 more than average
- Configurations
- 2
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 19–20 | 26–28 | 22–23 | $2,900–$3,050 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrio | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| Cabrio | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio?
According to EPA data, the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio is rated at 22–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,900 to $3,050.
How much will the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$3,250 to −$2,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).