Volkswagen Cabrio vs. Volkswagen Cabriolet
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen Cabrio and Volkswagen Cabriolet contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volkswagen Cabrio and the Volkswagen Cabriolet.
When comparing the Volkswagen Cabrio's and the Volkswagen Cabriolet's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Cabrio has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen Cabrio and Volkswagen Cabriolet have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Cabrio's and the Volkswagen Cabriolet's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Cabrio is a better car than the Volkswagen Cabriolet.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen Cabrio’s base engine makes 115 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Cabriolet base engine makes 94 horsepower. Both the Cabrio and the Cabriolet are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 364 and 351 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20150
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18770
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5517
Price Range:
1999 - 8188
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109850
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108210
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Volkswagen Cabrio Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Cabriolet Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Cabrio
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Cabriolet
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0114346818733122
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
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Volkswagen Cabrio Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Cabriolet Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen Cabrio Trim Levels
GL, GLS, GLX
Volkswagen Cabriolet Trim Levels
Base, Classic
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
122 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
94 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
100 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
273 / 364 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
273 / 351 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2824 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
160.4 inches
Wheelbase:
97.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2307 lbs
Width:
64.6 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
153.1 inches
Wheelbase:
94.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/60R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Marlin Blue Pearl
Red
Tornado Red
White
Cool White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Aqua Blue
Red
Flash Red
White
Alpine White
Green
Pearl Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
