2016 Nissan 370Z Convertible vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, powertrain, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel is priced $13,925 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Nissan 370Z Convertible, which is newer by three model years. Also, the 2016 370Z Convertible has a more powerful engine and gets 11.5 mpg less than the 2013 Beetle Convertible Diesel. In addition, the roofline of the 370Z Convertible is slightly lower than the Beetle Convertible Diesel's. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Diesel seats two more the Nissan 370Z Convertible. Among similarities are the body structure and ground shadow size.