Compare Alpina Roadster S vs Volkswagen Golf 6 Cabriolet vs Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

Variants
1.2 TSI 105
1.2 TSI 105 Euro6
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 DSG
1.4 TSI 125
1.4 TSI 125 DSG
1.4 TSI 150
1.4 TSI 150 DSG
1.4 TSI 160
1.4 TSI 160 DSG
1.6 TDI 105
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
GTI 210
GTI 210 DSG
GTI 220 DSG
R 265 DSG
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
240 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
225 L / 7.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.7 deg
13.6 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.7 deg
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.1 deg
14.8 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 265/30 R19
Turning Circle
9.8 m / 32.1 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
136 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height
1300 mm / 51.2 in
1473 mm / 58.0 in
Size | Length
4090 mm / 161.0 in
Size | Width
1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1470.0 mm / 57.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight
1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J-9.5J X 19
Wheelbase
2500 mm / 98.4 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
Fuel Economy
15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
265.0 km/h / 164.7 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
9.6:1
Engine | Displacement
3.3 L / 204.2 cu-in / 3346.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
89.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
362 Nm / 267.0 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2003 ~ 2006

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
30%
39%
Pros
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Manual transmission
  • Good performance
  • Small turning circle
  • Decent performance
  • Decent handling
  • Rather good styling
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Horrendous styling
  • Diesel nonsense
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Only available with small engines
  • Lingering reliability concerns

Price

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