Volkswagen Cabriolet 0–60 Times
The Volkswagen Cabriolet 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volkswagen Cabriolet is the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 11.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 18.30 seconds at 74.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Volkswagen Cabriolet is the 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible, which took 12.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Volkswagen Cabriolet tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 12.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.30 seconds at 74.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60
11.60sec
1990 Convertible · stock
Average 0–60
12.05sec
Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
18.30sec
@ 74.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
12.50sec
1989 Convertible
Across 2 verified runs, the Volkswagen Cabriolet ranges from 11.60 to 12.50 seconds 0–60, with a 12.05-second average.
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Volkswagen Cabriolet 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mk1 | 1980–1993 | 12.05s | 11.60s — 1990 Convertible | 2 | The Mk1 generation (1980–1993) averaged 12.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1990 Convertible at 11.60 seconds. Output was 94 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations. |
Mk1
1980–1993
Avg 0–60
12.05s
Fastest
11.60s
Tests
2
1990 Convertible
The Mk1 generation (1980–1993) averaged 12.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1990 Convertible at 11.60 seconds. Output was 94 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations.
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Volkswagen Cabriolet 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 tests · 2 years
▾
1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
11.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.30
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible
11.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.30s
¼ mi @ 74.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 11.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 74.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 94 hp
- Torque
- 100 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,400 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 25.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 2
How we verify Volkswagen Cabriolet performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volkswagen Cabriolet trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volkswagen Cabriolet performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Volkswagen Cabriolet on record is the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible, which runs 0–60 mph in 11.60 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 18.30 seconds at 74.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Volkswagen Cabriolet is the 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible, which takes 12.50 seconds to reach 60 mph.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Volkswagen Cabriolet reaches 60 mph in 12.05 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.30 seconds at roughly 74.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volkswagen Cabriolet can do, not a single marketing claim.
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