Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (1997 - 2006)


Model specs

Model info

Model name
VW Golf Cabriolet
Generation
1J
Production years
1997 - 2006
2
2

Dimensions

4081 mm
3,605.0
Avg
4,081.0
Higher is better
2472 mm
2,400.0
Avg
2,540.0
Higher is better
1695 mm
1,595.0
Avg
1,765.0
Higher is better
1425 mm
1,425.0
Avg
1,510.0
Higher is better
10 m
9.0
Avg
10.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

270 l
231.0
Avg
352.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to windows)
448 l
448.0
Avg
824.0
Higher is better
4
4
2
2

Engines/drivetrain

4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
163 - 193 km/h
145.0
Avg
174.0
Higher is better
140 - 235 Nm
88.0
Avg
140.0
Higher is better
55 - 85 kW
46.0
Avg
61.0
Higher is better
1595 - 1984 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,781.0
Higher is better
10 - 15 s
10.0
Avg
15.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

55 l
35.0
Avg
55.0
Higher is better
5 - 9 l/100km
4.0
Avg
7.0
Higher is better
City consumption (NEDC)
6 - 13 l/100km
5.0
Avg
10.0
Higher is better
1159 - 1245 kg
946.0
Avg
1,159.0
Higher is better

Towing

50 kg
50.0
Avg
60.0
Higher is better
1200 kg
300.0
Avg
1,200.0
Higher is better
500 kg
300.0
Avg
500.0
Higher is better

Engines (Golf Cabriolet)

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Regular Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.8 Classicline
Engine & Power
Power
55 kW / 75 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
15 s
Max. speed
163 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
140 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.9 TDI Sportline
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
175 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
210 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3750 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.8 Classicline
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
175 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
145 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 1.8 Classicline -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,781 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
15 s
Max. speed
171 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
145 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.6 Classicline
Engine & Power
Power
74 kW / 101 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,595 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
140 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 1.6 Classicline -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
74 kW / 101 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,595 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
182 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
140 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.9 TDI Classicline
Engine & Power
Power
81 kW / 110 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,896 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
190 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1900 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 2.0 Sportline
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
193 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
165 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 2.0 Sportline Automatik
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
189 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
165 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
13 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet generations


1974
1974
I was introduced.
1978
1978
I (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced I.
1980
1980
Golf I (2. Facelift) was introduced.
1983
1983
Golf II was introduced.
1987
1987
Golf II (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Golf II.
1991
1991
Golf III was introduced.
1992
1992
Golf III was introduced.
1993
1993
Golf III was introduced.
1997
1997
Golf IV was introduced.
1999
1999
Golf IV was introduced.
2003
2003
Golf V was introduced.
2006
2006
Golf V was introduced.
2008
2008
Golf VI was introduced.
2009
2009
Golf VI was introduced.
2012
2012
Golf VII was introduced.
2016
2016
Golf VII was introduced.
2017
2017
Golf VII (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Golf VII.
2019
2019
VIII was introduced.
2020
2020
VIII was introduced.
2024
2024
Golf VIII (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced VIII.

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