Ahhh, spring: European diesel cabrios

Apr 14th 2008 at 10:08AM
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Just a few years ago, the idea of driving a diesel cabrio was somewhat outrageous as it was, basically, impossible to get one. But diesels have evolved a lot, and modern powertrains almost match gasoline cars in terms of sound-proofing and comfort while keeping fuel consumption down. The only issue is that these models, and correct me if I'm wrong, are only available for Europeans, where taxes on fuels and purchase schemes based on CO2 emission levels.

So if you wanted to have a look at these diesel options for European consumers, follow us after the jump. There's a little something for everybody, from the Jeep to the Smart.

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Model Engine
Size 		Power Consumption Consumpion
(US) 		CO2
emissions
Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD 2,777 cm3 177 HP 8.4 l/100km 28 mpg 223–263 g/km
Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI 2,967 cm3 233 HP 7.9 l/100km 30 mpg 209 g/km
Mercedes CLK 320 CDI Cabriolet 2,987 cm3 224 HP 7.3 l/100km 32 mpg 194 g/km
BMW 635d Cabriolet 2,993 cm3 286 HP 7.2 l/100km 33 mpg 190 g/km
Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.7 TDI 2,698 cm3 180 HP 7.1 l/100km 33 mpg 186 g/km
Chrysler Sebring Cabriolet 2.0 CRD 1,968cm3 140 HP 6.8 l/100km 35 mpg 183 g/km
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V 2,387cm3 228 HP 6.8 l/100km 35 mpg 179 g/km
Volvo C70 Cabriolet D5 2,400cm3 180 HP 6.6 l/100km 36 mpg 174 g/km
BMW 330d Cabriolet 2,993cm3 231 HP 6.5 l/100km 36 mpg 181 g/km
Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 1,968cm3 140 HP 6.4 l/100km 37 mpg 175 g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1.9 TiD 1,910cm3 150 HP 6.3 l/100km 37 mpg 173 g/km
BMW 325d Cabriolet 2,333cm3 197 HP 6.2 l/100km 38 mpg 175 g/km
Volvo C70 Cabriolet 2.0D 1,998cm3 136 HP 6.1 l/100km 38 mpg 161 g/km
Peugeot 307 CC HDI FAP 135 1,997cm3 136 HP 6.0 l/100km 39 mpg 159 g/km
Opel Astra TwinTop 1.9 CDTI 1,910cm3 150 HP 6.0 l/100km 39 mpg 159 g/km
Ford Focus Coupé-Cabriolet 2.0 TDCi 1,997cm3 136 HP 5.9 l/100km 40 mpg 156 g/km
Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet 1.9 dCi FAP 1,870cm3 130 HP 5.8 l/100km 41 mpg 154 g/km
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI 1,896cm3 105 HP 5.5 l/100km 43 mpg 145 g/km
BMW 320d Cabriolet 1,995cm3 177 HP 5.3 l/100km 44 mpg 152 g/km
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 1,968cm3 140 HP 5.3 l/100km 44 mpg 134 g/km
Peugeot 207 CC HDI FAP 110 1,560cm3 109 HP 5.2 l/100km 45 mpg 139 g/km
BMW 120d Cabriolet 1,995cm3 177 HP 5.1 l/100km 46 mpg 148 g/km
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI 1,896cm3 105 HP 5.1 l/100km 46 mpg 134 g/km
Citroen C3 Pluriel HDi 70 1,398cm3 68 HP 4.7 l/100km 50 mpg 125 g/km
Opel Tigra TwinTop 1.3 CDTI 1,248cm3 70 HP 4.6 l/100km 51 mpg 124 g/km
Smart Fortwo Cabrio 0.8 cdi 799cm3 45 HP 3.3 l/100km 71 mpg 88 g/km

[Source: Auto-news]

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