1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet (21–23 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Minicompact Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
Automatic 3-spd, Manual 5-spd
Engine
4-cyl, 1.8 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
21–23 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,900–$3,200
5-year fuel cost
−$4,000 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.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 1.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive20–2123–2621–23$2,900–$3,200—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet (2 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost5-YR COSTFEGHG
CabrioletFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 3-spd41.8Regular Gasoline202321$3,200−$4,000——
CabrioletFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd41.8Regular Gasoline212623$2,900−$2,500——

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

According to EPA data, the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet is rated at 21–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,900 to $3,200.

How much will the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet cost in fuel over 5 years?

According to EPA estimates, the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$4,000 to −$2,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).