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Citroen DS3 Cabrio Convertible (2012-2015)

Citroen C3 Pluriel Convertible (2003-2010)

Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet Convertible (2012-2018)

Citroen | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

1.2 PureTech 110

1.2 PureTech 82

1.6 BlueHDi 100

1.6 BlueHDi 120

1.6 e-HDi 90

1.6 e-HDi 90 ETG

1.6 THP 155

1.6 THP 165

1.6 VTi 120

1.6 VTi 120 AT

1.1

1.4 HDi

1.4 HDi Euro4

1.4i

1.4i Euro4

1.6i AT

1.6i Euro4 AT

1.2 TSI

1.2 TSI DSG

1.4 TSI

1.4 TSI DSG

2.0 TDI 110

2.0 TDI 110 DSG

2.0 TDI 150

2.0 TDI 150 DSG

2.0 TSI

2.0 TSI DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

245 L / 8.7 cu-ft

267 L / 9.4 cu-ft

225 L / 7.9 cu-ft

Engine Oil Capacity

3.8 L / 4.0 qt

Fuel Capacity

55.0 L / 14.5 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Offroad | Approach Angle

13.6 deg

Offroad | Breakover Angle

11.0 deg

Offroad | Departure Angle

14.8 deg

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Semi-independent, Elastic beam

Semi-independent, coil spring

Turning Circle

10.2 m / 33.5 ft

10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style

3-door Convertible

2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

136 mm / 5.4 in

Size | Height

1458 mm / 57.4 in

1473 mm / 58.0 in

Size | Length

3948 mm / 155.4 in

3934 mm / 154.9 in

Size | Width

1715 mm / 67.5 in

1700 mm / 66.9 in | 1877 mm / 73.9 in (mirror unfolded)

Track Width | Front

1465.0 mm / 57.7 in

1435.0 mm / 56.5 in

Track Width | Rear

1467.0 mm / 57.8 in

1431.0 mm / 56.3 in

Wheelbase

2460 mm / 96.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.32

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 6

Transmission | Gears

5-speed

Reviews

Neofiliac score

12%

25%

39%

Pros

Low fuel consumption
Small turning circle
Reasonable reliability

Innovative top configuration
Easy to fix

Rather good styling
Improved performance

Cons

Rough engines for a convertible
Hatchback-based
No independent rear suspensions
No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
Low cargo capacity

Slow and sluggish
Miserably low engine output
Only available with small, rough-running engines
No independent rear suspensions
Very ugly indeed

No independent rear suspensions
Only available with small engines
Lingering reliability concerns

Price

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