Compare Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 vs Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet vs Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209

Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet

Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209Volkswagen New Beetle CabrioletVolkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet
Variants
CLK 55 AMG
CLK 200 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor MT
CLK 200 Kompressor
CLK 240 MT
CLK 240
CLK 320
CLK 500 5AT
CLK 500 7AT
1.4
1.6 102
1.8 Turbo
1.9 TDI 101
1.9 TDI 105
2.0 AT
2.0
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

Reviews

Neofiliac score67%21%39%
Pros
  • Overall good drivetrain reliability
  • Decent styling
  • So ugly it can be unforgettable
  • Rather good styling
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • Some quality issues
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Handling not that great
  • Slow and sluggish
  • No powerful engine options
  • High 0.37 drag coefficient
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Low cargo capacity
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Only available with small engines
  • Lingering reliability concerns

Price

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