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Volkswagen Cabrio MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2000–2002
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volkswagen Cabrio fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volkswagen Cabrio for 3 model years, 2000 to 2002. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2002, has 2 configurations rated 23–24 MPG combined and costing $2,720–$2,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2002 Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 24 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 24 MPG in 1995.
Volkswagen Cabrio MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2002 (Mk3) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 23–24 | $2,720–$2,840 |
| 2001 | 22–24 | $2,720–$2,970 |
| 2000 | 22–24 | $2,720–$2,970 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volkswagen Cabrio generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2002. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2002 powertrain options
Volkswagen Cabrio MPG history, 1995–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 22–24 |
| 1998 | 22–24 |
| 1997 | 22–24 |
| 1996 | 22–23 |
| 1995 | 22–24 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volkswagen Cabrio's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volkswagen Cabrio run 22–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2002. The latest year, 2002, is rated 23–24 MPG.
Which Volkswagen Cabrio model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Volkswagen Cabrio cost to fuel per year?
For MY2002, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,720–$2,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,720.
Has the Volkswagen Cabrio's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 24 MPG in both 2000 and 2002. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 24 MPG.