Volkswagen Corrado

About

The Volkswagen Corrado is a sport compact car which was marketed by Volkswagen from 1988 until 1995. It was manufactured by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany. The Corrado is a three-door coupé with two side passenger doors and a rear liftback that seats four passengers in a 2+2 seating arrangement. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and was based on the Volkswagen Group A2 platform used in the Volkswagen Golf Mk2.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 1.8 L I4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform: Volkswagen Group A2 platform and Volkswagen Group B3 platform
Body: 3-door 2+2 coupé
Class: Sport compact
Wheelbase: 1989–1992: 97 in
Length: 159 in
Width: 1989–1992: 65 in
Height: 51 in
Assembly: 🇩🇪 Germany: Osnabrück (Karmann)
Designer: Herbert Schäfer
Related: Volkswagen Golf Mk2
Predecessor: Volkswagen Scirocco Mk.2
Successor: Volkswagen Scirocco Mk.3

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1990 1991 1992

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (17/25)	444	$3,400/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L	Front-Wheel Drive	21 (18/26)	423	$3,200/yr

Economy & emissionsSubcompact Cars

$4,000

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

14.2

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 3 · Complaints: 64 · Investigations: 10

Fuel system, gasoline
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Engine and engine cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VR6 ENGINES. A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT SUCH AS THE THERMO SWITCH, RADIATOR FAN, OR WATER PUMP, CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE TO INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY. OVER TIME, EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROMTHE SYSTEM, INCLUDING LEAKAGE FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER.
Electrical system
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHEET METAL EDGE. THE WIRING CAN BECOME DAMAGED DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION DUE TO CHAFING, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Top recall areas: Fuel system, gasoline · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

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Video reviews

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News

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Owner community

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

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Maintenance & ownership

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