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2002 Volkswagen Cabrio - Specs

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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs
Chassis Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
EPA Mileage

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine
GL
GLS
GLX
Type
2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line
2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line
2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line
Bore
3.25 in
3.25 in
3.25 in
Stroke
3.65 in
3.65 in
3.65 in
Displacement
121.0 in (cubic)
121.0 in (cubic)
121.0 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio
10.0 : 1
10.0 : 1
10.0 : 1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
115 @ 5200
(85 kW @ 5200)
115 @ 5200
(85 kW @ 5200)
115 @ 5200
(85 kW @ 5200)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm
122 @ 2600
(165 Nm @ 2600)
122 @ 2600
(165 Nm @ 2600)
122 @ 2600
(165 Nm @ 2600)
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded

Engine Design
GL
GLS
GLX
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block
Cast iron
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crank Shaft
Cast iron, five main bearings
Cast iron, five main bearings
Cast iron, five main bearings
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Cooling System
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan
Lubrication
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Emissions
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream), Canister onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream), Canister onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream), Canister onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System
GL
GLS
GLX
Alternator, Volts/Amps
14 / 90
14 / 90
14 / 90
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)
12 (60)
12 (60)
12 (60)
Ignition
Digital electronic, distributorless coil block with knock sensor
Digital electronic, distributorless coil block with knock sensor
Digital electronic, distributorless coil block with knock sensor
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2

 
Drivetrain
GL
GLS
GLX
Drivetrain
Front Wheel drive
Transmission Gear Ratios
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
   1st
3.45 : 1
2.71 : 1
3.46 : 1
2.71 : 1
3.45 : 1
2.71 : 1
   2nd
1.94 : 1
1.44 : 1
1.94 : 1
1.44 : 1
1.94 : 1
1.44 : 1
   3rd
1.29 : 1
1.00 : 1
1.29 : 1
1.00 : 1
1.29 : 1
1.00 : 1
   4th
0.97 : 1
0.74 : 1
0.97 : 1
0.74 : 1
0.97 : 1
0.74 : 1
   5th
0.81 : 1
N.A.
0.81 : 1
N.A.
0.81 : 1
N.A.
Reverse
3.17 : 1
2.88 : 1
3.17 : 1
2.88 : 1
3.17 : 1
2.88 : 1
Final
3.67 : 1
4.22 : 1
3.39 : 1
4.17 : 1
3.67 : 1
4.22 : 1

Capacities
GL
GLS
GLX
Engine Oil (with filter)
4.8 qt
4.8 qt
4.8 qt
Fuel Tank
13.7 gal
13.7 gal
13.7 gal
Coolant System
6.7 qt
6.7 qt
6.7 qt
Wiper Fluid
4.4 qt
4.4 qt
4.4 qt

Steering
GL
GLS
GLX
Type
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)
3.17
3.17
3.17
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
34.8 ft
34.8 ft
34.8 ft
Ratio
17.8 : 1
17.8 : 1
17.8 : 1

 
Interior Volumes - SAE
GL
GLS
GLX
EPA
Sub-Compact
Sub-Compact
Sub-Compact
Passenger Volume
82 ft (cubic)
82 ft (cubic)
82 ft (cubic)
Trunk Volume
8 ft (cubic)
8 ft (cubic)
8 ft (cubic)
Vol. with Rear Seat Folded
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
Seating Capacity
4
4
4
 
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Volume
51.2 ft (cubic)
30.6 ft (cubic)
51.2 ft (cubic)
30.6 ft (cubic)
51.2 ft (cubic)
30.6 ft (cubic)
Head Room
38.7 in
36.6 in
38.7 in
36.6 in
38.7 in
36.6 in
Shoulder Room
54.1 in
46.5 in
54.1 in
46.5 in
54.1 in
46.5 in
Leg Room
42.3 in
31.1 in
42.3 in
31.1 in
42.3 in
31.1 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension
GL
GLS
GLX
Type
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 20 mm stabilizer bar
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 20 mm stabilizer bar
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 20 mm stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers
Service Brake
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 256 mm x 20 mm front discs and 226 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 256 mm x 20 mm front discs and 226 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 256 mm x 20 mm front discs and 226 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System
Standard, all four wheels
Standard, all four wheels
Standard, all four wheels
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels
6 J x 14 steel wheels
6 J x 14 steel wheels
6 J x 14 alloy wheels
Tires
P195/60 R 14 H all season tires
P195/60 R 14 H all season tires
P195/60 R 14 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient
0.37
0.37
.37

Exterior Dimensions
GL
GLS
GLX
Wheelbase
97.4 in
97.4 in
97.4 in
Front Track
57.6 in
57.6 in
57.6 in
Rear Track
56.2 in
56.2 in
56.2 in
Length
160.4 in
160.4 in
160.4 in
Width
66.7 in
66.7 in
66.7 in
Height
56.0 in
56.0 in
56.0 in
Ground Clearance
4.4 in
4.4 in
4.4 in

Weights
GL
GLS
GLX
Curb Weight
   Manual Transmission
2,824 lb
2,833 lb
2,857 lb
   Automatic Transmission
2,881 lb
2,890 lb
2,914 lb
Payload
   Manual Transmission
750 lb
750 lb
750 lb
   Automatic Transmission
683 lb
683 lb
683 lb

Fuel Consumption
GL
GLS
GLX
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
MPG (city / hwy)
23 / 29
24 / 31
23/29
24/31
23 / 29
24 / 31
Performance
0 - 60 mph
12.4
10.5
12.4
10.5
12.4
10.5

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