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Frequently you will find that buyers of the Volkswagen Cabriolet are very excited about their new car. The Cabriolet has held a place among the top of the Cabriolet line of car for more than a decade. It is an important automobile, and the 1991 model is no different in that respect. The Volkswagen Cabriolet comes under the heading of convertible models that are suitable for families.

1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat Specs

Standard equipment in the Cabriolet for 1990 and 1991 includes the 1.8 liter engine by Volkswagen, weighing in at 4 cylinders and eight valves. A 3-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Cabriolet.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cabriolet uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1991 Cabriolet is a Bosch AFC-Digifant design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 13.80 gallons.

Statistics

The Cabriolet is 153.10 inches long, 64.60 inches wide, and 55.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 94.50 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Cabriolet is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was $16,540, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

The 1991 Cabriolet gets 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 25 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

In 1990 and 1991 the Cabriolet Carat was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

The 1990 model began the promise of the Volkswagen Cabriolet. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Volkswagen hopes that the Cabriolet Carat will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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