1979-1993 Golf Cabrio OverviewVolkswagen Golf Cabrio Overview (1979 - 1993)
Mk1
Tech Specs Summary
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- 93 - 107 mph
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- 9.8 - 13.7 seconds
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- 69 - 110 hp
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- 25.1 - 30.6 mpg
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- 2,050 - 2,238 lbs
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- 7.8 ft3
This generation of the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (Mk1) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 1979 - 1993. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Convertible. There are many power levels available from a 1.5 L Inline 4 gasoline engine.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Golf Cabrio is the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio which scores 2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 97 hp and a power/weight ratio of 23.06 lb/hp it has a top speed of 103 mph and gets to 62 mph in 11.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 433 miles and can store 7.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,102 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.