The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (1998-2002) was offered with 7 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Petrol | 115 hp | 166 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 189 km/h | 12.3 s | 9.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 115 hp | 166 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 10.7 s | 7.9 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 110 hp | 210 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.3 s | 5.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.9L Diesel | 90 hp | 210 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 13.3 s | 5.2 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 13.1 s | 8.0 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 171 km/h | 15.0 s | 9.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 75 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 163 km/h | 15.5 s | 7.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.