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2000-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 22–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio at a glance
The 2000-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 22–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $2,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio by model year
What the 2002 Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$227
$2,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.53
Per 100 miles
$18.13
Five years
$13,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$550less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio MPG
22–24 MPG · $2,720–$2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
2000 Volkswagen Cabrio MPG
22–24 MPG · $2,720–$2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,700 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $3,700
- Washington $3,430
- New York $2,720
- Florida $2,570
- Texas $2,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (Mk3)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio at 22–24 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio tops out at 24 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,720–$2,840 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio 100 miles?
About $18.13 per 100 miles for the Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.13 and $18.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio compare with other small car configurations?
The Cabrio 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $550 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 331 rated small car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2002 against 2 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio for that year.