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The 1992 Cabriolet is an important vehicle to Volkswagen for the convertible market segment. The Base is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Cabriolet which include Base, Wolfsburg Edition, Classic, and Carat. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Volkswagen. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.

Volkswagen Cabriolet Engine Specs

The Cabriolet Base 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.

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 listed retail price in 1992 (MSRP) was $17,320, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Cabriolet is a Bosch AFC-Digifant design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 13.80-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Volkswagen Cabriolet Base sold well in 1992. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Volkswagen, specifically a Cabriolet.

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