Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

Infobox Automobile


name = Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet
manufacturer = Volkswagen
parent_company = Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG)
production = 1979–2002
assembly = Wolfsburg, Germany
predecessor = VW Beetle Cabriolet
successor = VW New Beetle Cabriolet,
Volkswagen Eos
class = small family car, subcompact car
body_style = 2-door cabriolet
layout = Front engine,
front-wheel drive
platform = Volkswagen Group A platform series
related =
sp = uk

The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is the cabriolet version of the Volkswagen Golf hatchback. Initially based on the Mk1, and the later Mk3 Golf, it was produced by Volkswagen Passenger Cars.

A Golf Cabriolet was not produced from the Mk2 Golf.

In late 1999, a revised Golf Cabriolet was released, with a front and rear facelift, and instrument cluster based on the Golf Mk4.__TOC__clr

Golf Mk1 Cabriolet (1979–1993)

Infobox Automobile generation


name = Golf Mk1 Cabriolet
aka = Rabbit Cabriolet
production = 1979–1993
assembly =
predecessor = Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
successor = "Golf Mk3 Cabriolet"
platform = Volkswagen Group A1 platform
engine = 1.6L I4
1.8L I4
transmission = 4- and 5-speed manual
wheelbase =
length =
width =
height =
weight =
fuel_capacity =
related = Volkswagen Golf Mk1
Volkswagen Jetta
designer =
sp = ukThe Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Cabriolet was introduced in 1979, and was succeeded by the Golf Mk3 Cabriolet in 1993. There was no Golf Cabriolet based on the Mk2 Golf.

Golf Mk3/4 Cabriolet (1993–2002)

Infobox Automobile generation


name = Golf Mk3/4 Cabriolet
aka = VW Cabrio
production = 1993–2002
predecessor = "Golf Mk1 Cabriolet"
successor = Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet
Volkswagen Eos
platform = Volkswagen Group A3 platform
engine = 1.6L I4
1.8L I4
2.0L I4
1.9L I4 TDI
transmission = 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic (not for 1.8L 75HP I4 and 1.9 TDI I4)
wheelbase =
length =
width =
height =
weight =
fuel_capacity =
related = SEAT Ibiza Mk2
SEAT Córdoba Mk1
Volkswagen Golf Mk3
Volkswagen Jetta (Vento)
designer =
sp = ukThe Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Cabriolet was introduced in 1993.

It was facelifted in late 1999 as the Golf Mk4 Cabriolet, with front, rear, steering wheel and instrument cluster from the Golf Mk4. It was discontinued in 2002.

=Engines [Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet vehicle wallet, danish, May 1999] =

The following engines were available in the Golf Cabriolet:

ee also

*Cabriolet (automobile)
*Volkswagen Golf
*Volkswagen Golf Mk1
*Volkswagen Golf Mk3
*Volkswagen Golf Mk4
*list of Volkswagen Group platforms

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