1990-94 Volkswagen Corrado: Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification 2-door coupe
Wheelbase, in. 97.2
Overall Length, in. 159.4
Overall Width, in. 66.5
Overall Height, in. 51.9
Curb Weight, lbs. 2808
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 15.3
Standard Payload, lbs. --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 18.5
Seating Capacity 4
Front Head Room, in. 37.0
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 41.7
Rear Head Room, in. 35.0
Min. Rear Leg Room, in. 31.2
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Powertrain Options and Availability
A supercharged 4-cylinder engine powered all early Corrados, producing 158 horsepower. During 1992, Volkswagen switched to a 2.8-liter narrow-angle V6, making 178 horsepower. Only a 5-speed manual transmission was offered in 1990, but subsequent Corrados could have an optional 4-speed automatic.
Engines Size liters/
cu. in. Horse-
power Torque Transmission:
EPA city/hgwy Consumer Guide®
Observed
Supercharged ohc I4 1.8 / 109 158 166 5-speed manual: 20/28
4-speed automatic: 19/27
5-speed manual: --
4-speed automatic: --
ohc V6 2.8 / 170 178 177 5-speed manual: 18/24
4-speed automatic: 18/25
5-speed manual: 20.3
4-speed automatic: --
Engine Key: l/cu. in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizontally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's crashworthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive