Compare BMW 3 Series E46 LCI vs Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet vs Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

BMW 3 Series E46 LCI

Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet

Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

BMW 3 Series E46 LCIVolkswagen New Beetle CabrioletVolkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet
Variants
318Ci
318Ci AT
320Cd
320Ci
320Ci AT
325Ci
325Ci AT
330Ci
330Ci AT
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 score64%21%39%
Pros
  • New lights assemblies
  • Decent styling with the top down
  • So ugly it can be unforgettable
  • Rather good styling
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • Diesel nonsense
  • New meaningful engine updates
  • Same AT problems as pre-facelift
  • 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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