The 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat was introduced to compete in the convertible market. There are 4 trim levels for the Cabriolet in 1992: . With two doors and spacious seating for four, the front-wheel drive Cabriolet makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Convertible market, including strong offerings from Toyota.

Under the Hood

Volkswagen Cabriolet Engine Specs: The Cabriolet Carat comes outfitted with a 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 8 valves. The engine, manufactured by Volkswagen, is mated to a three-speed transaxle by Volkswagen. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Volkswagen.

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

Vehicle 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,320 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1992 Cabriolet is a traditional Bosch AFC-Digifant, 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 13.80 gallons.

The 1992 Cabriolet gets 28 - 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 25 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.

What We Think of the Volkswagen Cabriolet

The 1991 model began the promise of the Volkswagen Cabriolet. The 1992 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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