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Lotus Exige 3 Roadster Targa (2013-2021)

Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet Convertible (2012-2018)

Lotus Cars | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

Sport 350

Sport 410

1.4 TSI 122

1.4 TSI 122 Euro5

1.4 TSI 160

1.4 TSI 160 Euro5

1.6 FSI

2.0 FSI

2.0 TDI 140

2.0 TDI 140 DSG

2.0 TDI 140 Euro5

2.0 TSI 200

2.0 TSI 200 DSG

2.0 TSI 210

2.0 TSI 210 DSG

3.2 VR6 DSG

3.6 VR6 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

160 L / 5.7 cu-ft

225 L / 7.9 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

40.0 L / 10.6 gal

55.0 L / 14.5 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Ventilated discs

Disc

Offroad | Approach Angle

13.6 deg

Offroad | Breakover Angle

11.0 deg

Offroad | Departure Angle

14.8 deg

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

Double-wishbone

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Double-wishbone

Multi-link

Semi-independent, coil spring

Turning Circle

10.9 m / 35.8 ft

10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style

2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

136 mm / 5.4 in

Size | Height

1473 mm / 58.0 in

Track Width | Front

1570.0 mm / 61.8 in

1545.0 mm / 60.8 in

Track Width | Rear

1580.0 mm / 62.2 in

Wheel Size

17 in, 18 in

Wheelbase

2578 mm / 101.5 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 6

Engine | Displacement

3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc

Engine | Specific Output

120.4 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in

Transmission | Gears

6-speed

Transmission | Type

Manual

Reviews

Neofiliac score

86%

55%

39%

Pros

Very good performance
Supercharged variant
New targa form factor
Great handling

As good as a VW convertible can get
Interesting VR6 engine
Not too complex

Rather good styling
Improved performance

Cons

Very little cargo space
Somewhat ugly

Poor DSG reliability
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Low reliability overall

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

Price

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