1996 Volkswagen Cabrio MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio.

The 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L221926
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232028

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio is $2,775.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,375 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,700spend $2,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Emit?

The 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "1996 Volkswagen Cabrio MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/cabrio/1996.

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