Used 2016 Buick Cascada for sale 

The 2016 Buick Cascada is available in two trim options. The base trim is available for $33,065 and gets great standard features. Some of those features include adaptive xenon headlight, leather upholstery, power-operated convertible top, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats. The top-of-the-line Premium trim is available for $36,065 which adds multiple features over the ones available in the base trim. Most of those additional features are safety features, that help embrace the protective nature of the vehicle. 

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It is hard to choose between the only two trims on offer with the Cascada, but we would still prefer the top-of-the-line Premium trim. Although most of its features are in line with the base, the amount of cutting-edge safety and driver assistance tech is what marks the difference in opinion here.

It is mated with a six-speed shiftable automatic transmission and delivers the power to the front wheel. This powertrain accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds, while quarter-mile comes in 15.9 seconds. Lastly, the Buick Cascada has a top speed of 130 mph.

The new Audi A5 Cabriolet is the most powerful in this comparison and gets a slightly bigger 2 liter inline 4 cylinder engine that generates 220 HP. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen Eos convertible generates the same amount of power as the Buick Cascada. Audi is also the fastest to reach 60 MPH from rest, while the Volkswagen Eos stands slowest at 8.3 seconds. But the Volkswagen has a much higher top speed of 148 mph while the Audi A5 tops out at 130 mph.

Cascada’s downsized powertrain has its advantage in this segment. The 2016 Buick Cascada provides a mileage of 25 MPG in the city which improves to 27 MPG on the highway. Thus, we get a combined mileage of 26 MPG from the Buick Cascada convertible. Along with that, the vehicle is equipped with 14.3 gallons of a fuel tank that provides a maximum range of 386 miles. 

The current-generation Volkswagen Eos follows the Buick with a combined mileage of 25 MPG, while it provides a much better mileage on the highway. The Audi A5 is the least efficient in this comparison with a combined mileage of 24 MPG but houses the largest fuel tank with a capacity of 16.1 gallons. It gives it a maximum range of 467 miles against the Volkswagen Eos with a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons.

The headroom is slightly on the lower side when the convertible rooftop is up which would be a difficulty for taller drivers. Along with that, the Buick Cascada has a cargo capacity of 13.4 cubic feet which is the best in this comparison, but not quite practical. 

All the vehicles in this comparison can carry up to four passengers inside their cabin. All the Audi A5s have a better grasp at spacing for the front as well as the rear passengers, while the Volkswagen Eos has a slightly lower spacing for the passengers at the rear seats. Both the Audi A5 and Volkswagen Eos have a somewhat similar cargo capacity of 10.2 cubic feet and 10.5 cubic feet respectively. Here is a list of all the Interior features that are available with the 2016 Buick Cascada convertible:

• Leather upholstery
• dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated and tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Heated eight-way power front seats

How is the 2016 Buick Cascada Convertible’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system available in the 2016 Buick Cascada includes multiple standard features, some of which include a 7-inch touchscreen display. In addition to that, there is the inclusion of voice controls, smartphone integration, or rearview camera Wi-Fi hotspot 4G LTE connection internet or navigation system. It is also getting a 7 speaker sound system. That vaguely summarizes the great in-cabin experience the new Cascada has to provide. Here is a list of all the available infotainment features.

• 7-inch touchscreen display
• voice controls
• smartphone integration 
• Rearview camera
• OnStar 4G LTE 
• Wi-Fi hot spot
• navigation system
• seven-speaker sound system

The convertible boasts a curb weight of 3,979 pounds and is also the longest in its comparison at 185 inches and a wheelbase of 106 inches. It has a considerable amount of ground clearance which helps it hover over uneven surfaces as effectively as possible.

The 2016 Audi A5 Cabriolet is the heaviest in this comparison with a curb weight of 4045 pounds while the Volkswagen Eos convertible is the lightest at 3508 pounds. The Volkswagen Eos has an overall smaller footprint due to its shorter length and wheelbase, while the Audi A5 and Buick Cascada have a similar footprint on the road. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2016 Buick Cascada convertible:

• Power-operated convertible soft top
• Foglights
• Adaptive xenon headlights 
• Heated mirrors
• Rear parking sensors

The IIHS has not tested the 2016 Buick Cascada, but the NHTSA has given it a perfect 5-star safety rating in its crash test. Thus the Buick Cascada is capable enough to safeguard the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, multiple safety features are available with the Buick Cascada that helps safeguard the passengers. Here is a list of all the safety features that are available with the 2016 Buick Cascada:

• Antilock disc brakes
• Traction control
• Stability control
• Front-seat side airbags 
• Front knee airbags
• Automatic crash notification
• Remote door unlocking

Among the best replacements for the Cascada is the Audi A3 Cabriolet. Despite coming with a base price-tag that is about $3k more than that of the Cascada and a slightly bigger engine, the cabriolet delivers lesser engine power and torque. Nonetheless, it has quicker acceleration.

The upside of having an Audi A3 Cabriolet over the 2016 Buick Cascada is a reduction of curb weight by over 500 pounds. Also, the cabriolet offers a much better mileage that is even better than that offered by fellow rivals, the BMW 2-Series Convertible, and the Volkswagen Eos.

If performance is in your mind, then you should opt for the 2016 BMW 2-Series Convertible. Although it is priced over $5k more than Buick Cascada, its 2.0L inline-four spits out excellent specs and a lightning-fast 0-60 MPH acceleration for a luxury convertible.

While the front seats are accommodating and comfortable, the rear legroom of mere 31.8 inches is even less than that offered by the Buick Cascada. In terms of fuel economy, it easily outpaces the Buick convertible but gets lagged behind by the same in the cargo section.

Another important rival to the 2016 Buick Cascada is the Volkswagen Eos. Even though it is priced about $1k less, the Eos flaunts a bigger and slightly better 2.0L inline-four engine. The engine power and torque output are almost identical to the Cascada though.

Volkswagen Eos beats out 2016 Buick Cascada in terms of 0 to 60 MPH acceleration by a second. The combined fuel economy is also better. However, the 2016 Buick Cascada has much more cargo capacity and slightly bigger rear seats than the Volkswagen Eos.

The 2016 Buick Cascada is one of the best-looking vehicles in this segment. The convertible soft rooftop is quick enough to retract and smooth in operation. It is not the most powerful in this segment and has a decent 1.6-liter engine that provides great overall performance. The segment where the Cascadia shines is the fuel economy as the smaller engine is the most efficient in this comparison. Thus if you're looking for a good-looking vehicle, which doesn't want to burn a hole in your pocket, while still being efficient the 2016 Buick Cascada convertible is the one for you.