Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Volkswagen offered an open-top version for the Golf IV range, but there was a trick; it was actually a Golf III with Golf IV headlights.
The German carmaker introduced the Golf IV in August 1997 as a 3- and 5-door hatchback. In 1998, it introduced the station-wagon. But something was missing: the convertible. There was no gain in building a new vehicle from some points of view, so VW decided to do a trick: it took the Golf III Cabriolet and transformed it into a Golf IV Cabriolet. Something like having a non-facelifted model and changing the bumpers and headlights to look like the facelifted version.
Its headlights were clearly carried-over from the MK IV version, with four lamps inside each headlight. Most of the front body panels were taken or adapted to the new look. But, viewed from its sides, the car revealed its true origins, the MK III version. A thick B-pillar was planted behind the doors, with a safety-arch crossing the car from left to right side. In the back, the canvas-top was exposed behind the rear bench when it was folded.
Inside, the carmaker installed exactly the same dashboard as in the Golf III range, with a driver-oriented center stack. The Golf IV Cabriolet offered just cranked windows, no AC, and no stereo on the entry-level. The upper trim levels featured power-windows, a good sound system, and automatic transmission.
Under the hood, Volkswagen installed some of the engines which were available on the Golf III. With a choice of gasoline and diesel units, the Golf IV Cabriolet was an appealing vehicle in its class.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 145 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 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: | 185/60TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2546 lbs (1155 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 140 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 145 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491.3 lbs (1130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |
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: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 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: | 185/60/HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.4 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
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: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.9 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.4 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.4 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 3750 RPM 110 HP @ 3750 RPM 109 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 210 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2645.5 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3615.5 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 3750 RPM 90 HP @ 3750 RPM 89 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 210 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 66.92 in (1700 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2645.5 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3615.6 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.3 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |