2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 City / 28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
115
Seats
4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Savannah B
190000 miles and still running ??
This car just hit 190,000 miles and it is still the most reliable car I've owned. The automatic convertible roof still works without issue, the two main problems with it right now are the e-brake stopped working and it makes a clicking noise which I should probably get diagnosed soon. But otherwise it allows me to drive from Arizona to Colorado multiple times a year
accountCircle Joanne H
People should know that my car gets great gas mileage.
Love that it's a convertible. It is a stick. It is a mover. I can bop around in it so easily because it is small.
accountCircle Haley W
With it being small, I have never felt unsafe in it like any other compact car!
Expensive parts if you have to buy one. The car has great gas mileage. It is such a good car for my lifestyle of doing things around town and travel. I love it!
accountCircle Ken E
Fun summer car for person looking to buy their first car.
Has great features for being an older car, heated seats, electric locks and top. It's a fun car in the summer time to cruise around in and doesn't do horribly in the winter weather in northern new Hampshire. It drives great, its an automatic and you can get them for a great price today. They also look adorable.
accountCircle Monica G
You do not need a big car to go on big adventures.
It has high clearance for a small car, handles well in the snow, is running great and easy to make repairs, and it is a convertible!
accountCircle Clara S
The dashboard lights up really nicely.
Lots of little issues. Things tend to fail but they are often cheap and easy to replace. The car gets pretty good gas mileage so that is a plus. My top failed at one point, but when a car is 17 years old, stuff like that happens. We bought my cabrio used, so I feel like that is where most of the issues stemmed from.
accountCircle Wody G
My car is a two door. It runs well and I love it.
My car is an awesome car for the summer. Driving with the top down is a lot of fun. The heat works really well so it is not bad in the winter. The AC does not work, but it is not so bad because the top can go down. It is very cheap to fix. It has over 150,000 miles and still drives really well.
accountCircle Chloe J
Pros and cons of my Cabrio.
The engine temp light is always on for no reason. My heater has gone out. My stereo is locked up. I cannot play CDs, only cassettes. The convertible top is a bit of a hassle and lastly I have huge blind spots due to the small back window. However, I love my car. Its fairly reliable. I adore the top. I love the seat heaters. It's very comfortable. I can fit others comfortably.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Andy G
2001 Cabriolet Review: The Bad convertible that is poorly designed
It is designed poorly. The convertible top makes it very loud while driving. AC keeps breaking. Overall drive quality is just ok. Had the door lock break several times and the window fell out of alignment and I got water in the car. Overall would not recommend this outdated car
accountCircle William B
It is reliable and good on gas mileage. It is easy to drive.
I like that it is a convertible. It is easy to drive. I think it pretty good on gas mileage.
accountCircle Joshua H
It has been taken to the mechanic a lot throughout the years.
Well, the car is good and all, but after some time it just breaks. It has been driven for a while and it still works, but it is starting to die and I have a feeling that the next time it is taken to the mechanic, it will not be able to be fixed. Putting that aside, it is a good car altogether.

Volkswagen Cabrio Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GL
115 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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GLS
115 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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GLX
115 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Owner Reviews

4.07
14 Reviews
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5 stars 43%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
1 star 7%
accountCircle William B on May 12, 2021
It is reliable and good on gas mileage. It is easy to drive.
I like that it is a convertible. It is easy to drive. I think it pretty good on gas mileage.
accountCircle Jaime N on January 26, 2021
It's the girliest little go-kart ever. I love it.
I don't like that this is a closed transmission. All in all I love this car. It does have some leaks when it rains really hard.. But this is an older vehicle. It gets me around very well. I do not have many issues with it. Like I said it's an older vehicle.
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Ranks #6 Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio has an average owner rating of 4.18 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 24 other Small Cars.

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4.28
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4.25
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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
4.07

Ranks #10 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #10 of 24 other Small Cars.

1
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2001 Toyota Echo
41 MPG
2
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2001 Honda Civic
40 MPG
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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
28 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test
(Not Tested)
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety