Volkswagen Cabrio

19952002 · 16 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
23
Best
24

The Volkswagen Cabrio has been tested by the EPA across 16 different configurations spanning model years 1995 through 2002. Over this period, the Cabrio has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 22 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2002
24
2001
24
2000
24
1999
24
1998
24
1997
24
1996
23
1995
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cabrio) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Cabrio. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf/Cabriolet/Cabrio/GTI/ GLI grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
127
Total Deaths
95

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
16.5%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
19.7%
DUI Involved
18.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

72%
Front
20%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2022
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2021
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2020
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
1.10
2019
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2018
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2017
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.91
2016
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2015
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2014
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.82

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2000
1
1998
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory