2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel
2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Buick Cascada vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel - Side ComparisonWhat is the main difference between Cascada and Beetle Convertible Diesel?
Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, starting price, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a $5,170 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Buick Cascada, a newer vehicle by three model years, has a higher starting price than the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel. Also, the 2016 Cascada has a more powerful engine than the 2013 Beetle Convertible Diesel, and it gets 9 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the body structure of Cascada is slightly larger than that of the Beetle Convertible Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,065
$27,895 - $29,195
Engine
Engine
1.6L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
200 hp
140 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
28 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
41 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
32 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.4 in
71.2 in
Length
Length
184.9 in
168.4 in
Height
Height
56.8 in
58.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.1 in
99.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
93 ft2
83.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.8 in
39.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.6 in
55.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.1 in
37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
32.8 in
31.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
45.8 in
43.1 in
Costs
2016 Buick Cascada
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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