Volkswagen Cabriolet vs Volkswagen Beetle
2018 Volkswagen Beetle for Sale
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1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet for Sale
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Overview | |
MSRP$14,070 | MSRP$20,220 |
Average price | Average price$14,579 |
Listings5 | Listings1594 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen Cabriolet is often maligned as a “cheerleader’s car.” Cheerleaders must know a lot more about cars than the general public because these lightweight little convertibles are about the most fun you can have in the moderately-priced subcompact-car segment. VW had a reputation for building solid cabriolets from the time of the Beetle, and this car was a good extension of that history. Nimble, well-built, open-air cruising isn’t something 1987 was known for until this car came along. | |
Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower | Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight2260 lbs | Curb Weight3020 lbs |
Height55.0 in | Height58.6 in |
Length151.0 in | Length168.8 in |
Width64.0 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase94.4 in | Wheelbase100.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload761 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
2018 Volkswagen Beetle for Sale
Shop Now1595 results
1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet for Sale
Shop Now5 results
Overview | ||
MSRP | $14,070 | $20,220 |
Average price | $14,579 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Volkswagen Cabriolet is often maligned as a “cheerleader’s car.” Cheerleaders must know a lot more about cars than the general public because these lightweight little convertibles are about the most fun you can have in the moderately-priced subcompact-car segment. VW had a reputation for building solid cabriolets from the time of the Beetle, and this car was a good extension of that history. Nimble, well-built, open-air cruising isn’t something 1987 was known for until this car came along. | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 2260 lbs | 3020 lbs |
Height | 55.0 in | 58.6 in |
Length | 151.0 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 64.0 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 94.4 in | 100.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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