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1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Corrado.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a 5.8‑quart oil capacity and accepts 20W‑40, 20W‑50 or 20W‑20 API viscosities, while its EPA‑rated fuel economy stands at 15/21/17 mpg and it pairs with a four‑speed automatic transmission. Owner‑reported data show 48 total complaints for the model year, with the engine and cooling system being the leading trouble spot and three recalls issued. Within the 1990‑1995 span, the Corrado’s complaint count peaked in 1992 at 64 and fell to a low of just one in 1995, placing the 1993 example in a middle‑of‑the‑road reliability position.

Model year1995 1994 1993 1992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 20W-20 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	159.4 in
Overall width	65.7 in
Overall height	52 in
Wheelbase	97.2 in
Curb weight	2458 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)	65/35

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 21 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corrado of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 1993 SLC VR6 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1993	SLC VR6 Coupe 2.8L V6	6.80 sec	15.30 sec	178 hp	FWD
1992	SLC VR6 Coupe 2.8L V6	6.40 sec	15.00 sec	178 hp	FWD
1992	SLC VR6 Coupe 2.8L V6	6.40 sec	15.00 sec	178 hp	FWD
1992	SLC VR6 Coupe 2.8L V6	6.80 sec	15.30 sec	178 hp	FWD
1992	SLC VR6 Coupe 2.8L V6	6.80 sec	15.40 sec	178 hp	FWD
1992	SLC VR6 Coupe 2.8L V6	6.90 sec	15.50 sec	178 hp	FWD
1992	G60 Coupe 1.8L Supercharger I-4	7.50 sec	15.90 sec	158 hp	FWD
1994	SLC VR6 Coupe 2.8L V6	7.20 sec	15.60 sec	178 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.8 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 20W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.6 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	API · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 20W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	5.8 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE VW. PART NO. G002000

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 mi	Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Neutral Safety Switch (test) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Oxygen Sensor (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 1993 the Corrado recorded 48 complaints, three recalls and zero investigations, numbers that are lower than the 1992 complaint total of 64 but higher than the 1994 complaint total of 4. The recall count of three in 1993 matches the 1992 figure and exceeds the 1994 count of two, while the TSB count of 11 is comparable to the 1992 total of 11 and greater than the 1994 total of eight. Investigations were present only in 1992 (two) and absent in 1993, 1994 and 1995, indicating a cessation of formal probes after that year. The 1993 complaints are dominated by Engine & Engine Cooling (21) and Visibility (18), with Electrical System (5) and Fuel System (1) following, and three fire complaints were logged while no crash complaints were recorded. Because the 1993 year shows moderate complaint activity, no ongoing investigations, and recall levels similar to the prior year, it can be considered a reasonable purchase year provided the buyer verifies that the highlighted engine and lighting issues have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92’93’94 ’95

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 48 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling21

Visibility18

Electrical System5

Fuel System, Gasoline1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System,Visibility1

Seat Belts1

Steering,Engine & Engine Cooling,Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

98V295000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling SystemReported 13/11/1998

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… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IN THE COOLANT INLET HOSE TO THE HEATER CORE, A PRESSURE REDUCER WITH A 5MM DIAMETER SECURED BY A SPRING TENSIONED HOSE CLAMP. ALSO A NEW RELAY THAT WILL…

93V102000Electrical System:Wiring:Front UnderhoodReported 14/06/1993

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. Remedy: REROUTE AND SECURE VARIOUS WIRING HARNESSES INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 11 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SM 33-2019	2019-03-27	Equipment	The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria…
SM 44-2017 EN	2017-06-28	Equipment	This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the…
VHW-17-11	2017-06-22	Equipment	VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
1-2017 Update	2017-02-01	Equipment	This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest…
V691601 2010479	2016-10-31	Equipment	Update model year applicability to include 2017.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Corrado take?

5.8 qt of ABOVE 68 degrees F: 40W API SL, 32 degrees F TO 86 degrees F: 30W API SL, ABOVE 14 degrees F: 20W-40, 20W-50 API SL, 14 degrees F TO 50 degrees F: 20W-20 API SL, BELOW 25 degrees F: 10W API (STARBU, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Corrado have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corrado get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.