June 24th, 2009 | 
Author: The Cabriolet Classic is equipped with a Volkswagen 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 3-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Volkswagen.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cabriolet has power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Cabriolet Classic Statistics
The dimensions of the Cabriolet Classic are 64.60 inches wide by 153.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 55.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,230 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1993 Cabriolet’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 13.70 gallons.
The 1993 Cabriolet gets 26 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 24 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
Conclusion
The 1993 model year was unsuccessful for the Volkswagen Cabriolet. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Classic version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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