1990-1993 Volkswagen Fox: Overview
Updated: 11/23/08
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- Versatility (wagon)
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- Passenger room
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Volkswagen's Brazilian-built subcompact debuted for 1987 as an entry-level 2-door or a step-up GL 4-door sedan. Those two were followed by an unusual 2-door station wagon (which was dropped after '90). A Fox measured 5.4 inches longer than the Volkswagen Golf hatchback, but 8.3 inches shorter than a Jetta sedan. At 92.8 inches, its wheelbase was 4.5 inches shorter than that of the Golf/Jetta duo. Motorized front shoulder belts went into 1990 models, and separate lap belts had to be buckled manually. The 1990 lineup included a base 2-door sedan, GL 4-door sedan, and GL 2-door station wagon. Those three used an 81-horsepower, 1.8-liter 4 cylinder engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. The GL Sport 2 door held the same engine, but it drove a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Volkswagen Fox sedan 4-speed Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3 | |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | |
| Ride Quality | 3 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 3 | |
| Quietness | 3 | |
| Controls/Materials | 4 | |
| Interior Room | 3 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 2 | |
| Value within Class | 3 | |
| Total Score: | 33 |
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