Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Performance

1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 petrols and a 1.9 turbodiesel are available here. 1.6 is closest.

Driving

Good cruiser thanks to soft suspension and no scuttle-shake. Not much of a drive though.

Feel

Engines can be noisy, but the Beetle is pretty well refined, even with the roof down.

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Price

Depreciation will be OK, petrol mileages are poor.

Quality

Interior's decent and match the exterior. Engines should be strong and reliable.

Safety

Four airbags and ABS are standard at base spec.

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Space

Space for four little ones and a small amount of luggage.

Equipment

Alloys, CD player and remote central locking are standard. Folding roof is standard on all but base spec.

Alternatives

Nissan Micra CC Peugeot 206 CC, MINI One Convertible, Citroen C3 Pluriel, Daihatsu Copen, Mazda MX-5, Mitsubishi Colt CZC

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Pros

Looks, arguably. Good chassis.

Cons

Expensive, impractical. Looks, arguably.

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