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Background grid Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005 BMW 3 Sedan 2018-2022
Spec height1 59 in 2 
+ 2.48 in
1 56.5 in Spec height1
1 + 0.24 in
2 160.7 in Spec length
+ 24.72 in 1 185.4 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Beetle
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 vs. Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 is 24.72 in longer and 2.48 in lower compared to Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997. It has 0.3 in more ground clearance and offers 38% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
185.4 in
+24.7
Length
160.7 in
71.9 in
+4
Width2
67.9 in
81.42 in
+6.62
Width incl. mirrors
74.8 in
56.5 in
Height1
59 in
+2.5
112.2 in
+13.5
Wheelbase
98.7 in
5.4 in
+0.3
Ground clearance3
5.1 in
3351 lbs
+32%
Weight4,6
2555.2 lbs
5
+1
Seats max.
4
17 cu ft
+130%
Cargo volume EU4
7.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
27.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 37850
+144%
Price EU7
€ 15550
$ 40250
+157%
Price US7
$ 15700
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3098805
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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