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1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1990 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1991 #27 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1991 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 27Volkswagen Cabriolet25 MPG $1,860
  7. 63Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental10 MPG $5,925
1991 CabrioletOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cabriolet MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cabriolet
Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cabriolet
Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
77 cu ft
Cargo volume
6 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

The 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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