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Volkswagen Kaefer: generations and engines

The Volkswagen Kaefer was built from 1946 to 2000 in 2 generations, with 28 engine versions in our catalog (coupe, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1946–2000
Generations2
Engine versions28
Power24–54 hp
Body stylesCoupe, Convertible
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Volkswagen Kaefer generations

  1. 1946–2000

    Volkswagen Kaefer

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    19 engine versions 24–54 hp

    Generation specs
  2. 1960–1981

    Volkswagen Kaefer Cabrio (15)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    9 engine versions 34–50 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Volkswagen Kaefer engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Volkswagen Kaefer Cabrio (15)1960–1981 · 9 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
Karmann 1.3 (40 hp)1960–1970Gasoline40 hp (29 kW)
1500 1.5 (44 hp)1966–1970Gasoline44 hp (32 kW)
1500 1.6 (48 hp)1969–1970Gasoline48 hp (35 kW)
1302 1.3 (39 hp)1970–1974Gasoline39 hp (29 kW)
1302 1.6 (46 hp)1970–1974Gasoline46 hp (34 kW)
1302,1303 1.6 (15) (50 hp)1970–1979Gasoline50 hp (37 kW)
1303 1.3 (44 hp)1970–1981Gasoline44 hp (32 kW)
1303 1.6 (48 hp)1970–1974Gasoline48 hp (35 kW)
1303 1.2 (34 hp)1975–1979Gasoline34 hp (25 kW)
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