This 1.8 MT (75 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Cabriolet, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1991 to 1998. In addition to this engine, 6 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| Body type | Cabriolet |
|---|---|
| Seats | 4 |
| Length | 4020mm |
| Width | 1695mm |
| Height | 1400mm |
| Wheelbase | 2475mm |
| Front track | 1464mm |
| Rear track | 1428mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Max. boot capacity | 448litre |
| Min. boot capacity | 270litre |
| Kerb weight | 1230kg |
| Gross weight | 1580kg |
| Displacement | 350kg |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1781cm3 |
| Engine power | 75bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 000RPM |
| Injection type | Monoinjection |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 86.4mm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Maximum torque | 140Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2500RPM |
| Fuel | 92 RON |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 160km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 15.5second |
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 11litre |
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.1litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.9litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55litre |
| Cruising range | from 500 to 900km |
| Front suspension | Independent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | semi dependent, Dampers, Spring |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.7m |
| City | 13.2 litres / 100km |
|---|---|
| Highway | 7.3 litres / 100km |
| Average | 9.5 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.