Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 diesel description
Cabrio Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI has been produced from August, 1997 to May, 1998. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 110 horsepower on 4150 rpm and torque 235 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Golf 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 187 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI fuel consumption is 5.3 litres per 100km (18.9 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1993 - 1998 version, fuel consumption in city - 6.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1020 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.9 TDI | ||
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Body style: | Cabrio | ||
Production period: | 1997. August ... 1998. May | ||
Engine: | 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 142 g/km |
Power: | 110 HP ON 4150 RPM | Torque: | 235 NM ON 1900 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 187 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 (combined) 6.9 (urban) 4.4 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km (43.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.02m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | ||
Seats: | 4 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 448 litres (with rear seats folded down) |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI engine AFN
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 1896 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 79.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 95.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 19.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts) |
Power | 110 HP ON 4150 RPM |
Torque | 235 NM ON 1900 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1996 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Passat Audi A6 Seat Alhambra Seat Leon and 7 other models |
All Volkswagen Golf cabrio [1993 - 1998] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.8
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 1.8
Only version with automatic transmission |
1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI Jun 1995 — Mai 1998 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Golf 1997 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
Aug 1997 — Mai 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Cabriolet 2.0
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |