Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
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As the VW Scirocco was discontinued in 1988, VW needed to come up with a new model and such the Corrado was revealed in 1989.
The Corrado had a distinctive look and was a sports coupe assembled by Karmann.
The Corrado had 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine developing 158 hp and 166 lb.-ft of torque.
Choosing a supercharger instead of the usual turbocharger, the sports coupe was a little noisy, even if the G charger was the “quietest” of them all (that’s where the name of Corrado G60 from).
The standard version did not come with ABS, however, most of the standard offered equipment did the job: power windows, power mirrors, air-conditioning.
Inside the Corrado we could find the classic dashboard, with white on black instrument cluster gauges. Oil pressure and volts gauges were later introduced to complete the sports design.
Users could opt for a sunroof and leather upholstery.
The cargo space was excellent for a coupe and it had the 60-40 split folding configuration for the rear seats.
Driving the Corrado was comfortable and fun at the same time, with a very good balance on turns and a precise steering.
In the back, the Corrado had a self-adjusting rear spoiler.
Safety wise, the sports coupe was no equipped with airbags, however, it had ABS and shoulder belts.
VOLKSWAGEN Corrado 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
8 gasoline engines
- 1.8L G60 4AT FWD (160 HP)
- 1.8L G60 5MT FWD (160 HP)
- 2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP)
- 2.0L 4AT FWD (136 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP)
- 2.9L VR6 4AT FWD (190 HP)
- 2.9L VR6 5MT FWD (190 HP)
brochures (download)
VOLKSWAGEN Corrado BrochureVOLKSWAGEN Corrado
1.8L G60 4AT FWD (160 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L G60 4AT FWD (160 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
| Power: | 118 KW @ 5600 RPM 160 HP @ 5600 RPM 158 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 225 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 185/55 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 159.44 in (4050 mm) |
| Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
| Height: | 51.57 in (1310 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 56.69/56.29 in (1,440/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.24 in (2470 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2465 lbs (1118 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 9.3 mpg US (25.3 L/100Km) |
VOLKSWAGEN Corrado
1.8L G60 5MT FWD (160 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L G60 5MT FWD (160 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
| Power: | 118 KW @ 5600 RPM 160 HP @ 5600 RPM 158 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 225 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/55 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 159.44 in (4050 mm) |
| Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
| Height: | 51.57 in (1310 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 56.69/56.29 in (1,440/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.24 in (2470 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2464.2 lbs (1118 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3317.9 lbs (1505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 211.8 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN Corrado
2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
| Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 166 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/50 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 159.44 in (4050 mm) |
| Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
| Height: | 51.57 in (1310 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 56.69/56.29 in (1,440/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.24 in (2470 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2456 lbs (1114 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3317.9 lbs (1505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
VOLKSWAGEN Corrado
2.0L 4AT FWD (136 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (136 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
| Power: | 100 KW @ 5800 RPM 136 HP @ 5800 RPM 134 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 180 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/50 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 159.44 in (4050 mm) |
| Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
| Height: | 51.57 in (1310 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 56.69/56.29 in (1,440/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.24 in (2470 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2515.5 lbs (1141 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3406.2 lbs (1545 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
VOLKSWAGEN Corrado
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
| Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 166 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/50 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 159.44 in (4050 mm) |
| Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
| Height: | 51.57 in (1310 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 56.69/56.29 in (1,440/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.24 in (2470 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2455.9 lbs (1114 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3317.9 lbs (1505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN Corrado
2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
| Power: | 100 KW @ 5800 RPM 136 HP @ 5800 RPM 134 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 180 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/50 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 159.44 in (4050 mm) |
| Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
| Height: | 51.57 in (1310 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 56.69/56.29 in (1,440/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.24 in (2470 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2515.5 lbs (1141 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3406.2 lbs (1545 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 204 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN Corrado
2.9L VR6 4AT FWD (190 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L VR6 4AT FWD (190 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2861 cm3 |
| Power: | 140 KW @ 5800 RPM 190 HP @ 5800 RPM 188 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 245 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/50 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 159.44 in (4050 mm) |
| Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
| Height: | 51.57 in (1310 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 56.69/56.29 in (1,440/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.24 in (2470 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2559.5 lbs (1161 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
VOLKSWAGEN Corrado
2.9L VR6 5MT FWD (190 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L VR6 5MT FWD (190 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2861 cm3 |
| Power: | 140 KW @ 5800 RPM 190 HP @ 5800 RPM 188 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 245 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/50 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 159.44 in (4050 mm) |
| Width: | 66.53 in (1690 mm) |
| Height: | 51.57 in (1310 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 56.69/56.29 in (1,440/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.24 in (2470 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.3 cuFT (235 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2559.5 lbs (1161 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |