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Background grid Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005 Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 59 in 2 
+ 15 in
1 44 in Spec height1
+ 0.2 in 2 67.9 in Spec width2
1 67.7 in Spec width2
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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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Front View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 0.2 in narrower and 15 in lower compared to Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997. It offers 86% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
150.6 in
Length
160.7 in
+10.1
67.7 in
Width2
67.9 in
+0.2
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
74.8 in
44 in
Height1
59 in
+15
90.6 in
Wheelbase
98.7 in
+8.1
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
5.1 in
1931.2 lbs
Weight4,6
2555.2 lbs
+33%
2
Seats max.
4
+2
4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
7.4 cu ft
+85%
-- 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
€ 40800
+163%
Price EU7
€ 15550
$ 51845
+231%
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).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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