2001 Volkswagen Cabrio: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

4 builds left the factory as a 2001 Cabrio, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 3 main configurations
  • 462 vehicles built
  • 1 for sale right now

Which Cabrio is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your Cabrio

What actually differs

GLX GLS GL
Vehicles built 212 191 58
Same on every 2001 Cabrio
  • Engine 2L 4-cyl
  • Power 115 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Convertible
  • Doors 2-door
  • For sale right now 1
Will it hold value?

A Cabrio typically keeps about 97% of its price over 5 years — a 5-year-old one runs about $4,250 today.

Cabrio depreciation by year →
Cost to run

20/26 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,110/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2001 Cabrio

Safety, in plain English

What 3VWBC21V-1 means

3VW BC21V · 1
3VW
the World Manufacturer Identifier Volkswagen registered — assembled in Mexico
BC21V
together encode the Cabrio line — Convertible, 2L 4cyl — as Volkswagen filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
1
in position 10 — model year 2001
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

Already looking at a specific Cabrio?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.