
With its relaxed attitude, the Buick Cascada sort of operates in a class of its own these days.
It’s less frenetic than a 4-cylinder Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Camaro, although those two are far more polished to drive and aren’t as behind the times when it comes to tech as their retro nameplates might suggest.
The Audi A3 is smaller than the Cascada and pricier, but it feels more distinctly German if not that much more luxurious.
Throw in the evergreen Mazda MX-5 Miata if driving’s your thing and a back seat isn’t important, or take a look at the almost identical Fiat 124 Spider for its turbo-4 engine.
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As a sedate, stylish droptop, the Buick Cascada is an excellent choice; it’s also the only choice. |
The 2018 Audi S3 is a blast to drive, but it suffers from a tiny rear seat and the Volkswagen Golf R offers the same performance with more room for less. |
A true sports car in muscle car guise, the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro will go toe-to-toe with any performance rival and usually come out on top. |
Athletic performance, decent fuel economy, and surprising technology make the 2018 Ford Mustang even better. |
The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the quintessential modern sports car. |
The 2018 Mini Cooper is an icon made better by nimble handling and infinite customization. |
MSRP From | |||||
$33,065 | $31,950 | $25,905 | $25,680 | $25,295 | $21,600 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
21 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Car | Subcompact Cars | Compact | Subcompact Cars | Two Seaters | Subcompact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
2-Door Convertible | 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD | 2-Door Coupe 1LS | EcoBoost Fastback | Sport Manual | Oxford Edition FWD |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Convertible | Cabriolet | Coupe | Fastback | Convertible | Hatchback |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2018 Buick Cascada vs. 2018 Audi A3 | 2018 Buick Cascada vs. 2018 Chevrolet Camaro | 2018 Buick Cascada vs. 2018 Ford Mustang | 2018 Buick Cascada vs. 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2018 Buick Cascada vs. 2018 MINI Cooper |