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Comparison Tests
2002 Luxury Convertibles Under $55,000 Comparison Test
Editors' Evaluations
By Liz Kim
Date Posted 06-18-2002
Evaluation - Drive
Evaluation - Ride
Evaluation - Design
Evaluation - Cargo/Passenger Space
Evaluation
- Drive
Engine
Performance
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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BMW 330Ci
|
9.3
|
1
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Saab
9-3 Viggen
|
8.3
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2
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
8.0
|
3
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
7.1
|
4
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Transmission
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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BMW 330Ci
|
8.0
|
1
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
7.3
|
2
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.0
|
3
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
6.9
|
4
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Braking
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
|
BMW 330Ci
|
9.7
|
1
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
7.4
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2(t)
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
7.4
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2(t)
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.3
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4
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Suspension
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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BMW 330Ci
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9.7
|
1
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.6
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2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
6.9
|
3
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
6.1
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4
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Tires
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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BMW 330Ci
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9.0
|
1
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
8.3
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2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
8.1
|
3
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
8.0
|
4
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Steering
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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BMW 330Ci
|
9.3
|
1
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.6
|
2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
6.9
|
3
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
5.0
|
4
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Visibility
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
|
Ford
Thunderbird
|
7.9
|
1
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| BMW 330Ci |
7.7
|
2
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
6.9
|
3
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
5.3
|
4
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Fun
to Drive
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
|
BMW 330Ci
|
9.9
|
1
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.9
|
2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
7.1
|
3
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
5.4
|
4
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Evaluation
- Ride
Seat
Comfort Front
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
|
Volvo
C70 HT Convertible
|
9.0
|
1
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| BMW 330Ci |
8.7
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2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
8.3
|
3
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
6.3
|
4
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Seat
Comfort Rear/Top Operation
| Vehicle |
Score
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Rank
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Volvo
C70 HT Convertible
|
9.0
|
1
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| BMW 330Ci |
8.7
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2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
6.4
|
3
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
6.1
|
4
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Wind
& Road Noise
| Vehicle |
Score
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Rank
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BMW 330Ci
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8.2
|
1
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
8.1
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2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
7.7
|
3(t)
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
7.7
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3(t)
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Rattles
& Squeaks
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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BMW 330Ci
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9.0
|
1
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
7.3
|
2
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.2
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3
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
6.2
|
4
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Evaluation
- Design
Interior
Design
| Vehicle |
Score
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Rank
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BMW 330Ci
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8.7
|
1
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
7.3
|
2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
6.6
|
3
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
6.1
|
4
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Interior
Materials
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
|
BMW 330Ci
|
9.0
|
1
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
7.4
|
2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
7.0
|
3
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
6.0
|
4
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Climate
Control Design/Operation
| Vehicle |
Score
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Rank
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Volvo
C70 HT Convertible
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8.7
|
1
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| BMW 330Ci |
7.9
|
2
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.0
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3
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
6.8
|
4
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Audio
System Design/Operation
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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BMW 330Ci
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8.0
|
1(t)
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
8.0
|
1(t)
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.0
|
3(t)
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
7.0
|
3(t)
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Secondary
Control Design/Operation
| Vehicle |
Score
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Rank
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BMW 330Ci
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8.6
|
1
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.3
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2
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
7.1
|
3
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
6.0
|
4
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Exterior
Design
| Vehicle |
Score
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Rank
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Ford
Thunderbird
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9.0
|
1
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| BMW 330Ci |
8.9
|
2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
7.2
|
3
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
7.1
|
4
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Overall
Build Quality
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
|
BMW 330Ci
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8.1
|
1
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
7.0
|
2
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
6.9
|
3
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
6.8
|
4
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Evaluation
- Cargo/Passenger Space
Entry/Exit
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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Ford
Thunderbird
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8.7
|
1
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| BMW 330Ci |
7.9
|
2
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
6.6
|
3
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
5.8
|
4
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Expanding/Loading
Cargo
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
|
BMW 330Ci
|
8.3
|
1
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
8.0
|
2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
7.3
|
3
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
4.9
|
4
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Storage
Space
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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Volvo
C70 HT Convertible
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8.1
|
1
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| BMW 330Ci |
7.3
|
2
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
6.5
|
3
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Ford
Thunderbird
|
5.6
|
4
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Cupholders
| Vehicle |
Score
|
Rank
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BMW 330Ci
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7.0
|
1
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| Ford
Thunderbird |
6.4
|
2
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| Volvo
C70 HT Convertible |
5.7
|
3
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| Saab
9-3 Viggen |
5.0
|
4
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