June 1st, 2009 | 
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Several things can be said about the Volkswagen Cabrio series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Volkswagen Cabrio Engine Specs
The restyled Cabrio GLS is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1999 version.
The fuel system for the 2000 Cabrio is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.70 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cabrio comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The Cabrio is 160.40 inches long, 66.70 inches wide, and 56.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $19,990, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,301. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (100,000 miles/120 months), and a 24,000 mile, 24 month guarantee also comes with the Volkswagen Cabrio. This is standard for the price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2000 Cabrio gets 28 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 - 24 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.
What We Think of the Volkswagen Cabrio
There are several reasons why the Volkswagen Cabrio GLS sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Volkswagen, specifically a Cabrio.
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