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Background grid BMW 2 Minivan LWB 2018-2022 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 63.3 in 2 
+ 4.33 in
1 59 in Spec height1
+ 1.38 in 2
+ 19.17 in 2 179.8 in Spec length
1 160.7 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Beetle
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW 2-Series 5-door Minivan LWB 2018 - 2022
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BMW
2-Series
5-door Minivan LWB
Gen. 1.1 | 2018 - 2022
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer (F46) 5-door Minivan LWB 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 19.17 in shorter and 4.33 in lower compared to BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer (F46) 5-door Minivan LWB 2018. It has 1.4 in less ground clearance and offers 60% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
+1
Size class
Subcompact
160.7 in
Length
179.8 in
+19.1
67.9 in
Width2
70.9 in
+3
74.8 in
Width incl. mirrors
80.24 in
+5.44
59 in
Height1
63.3 in
+4.3
98.7 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
+10.7
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
6.5 in
+1.4
2555.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3273.9 lbs
+29%
4
Seats max.
7
+3
7.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
22.8 cu ft
+209%
27.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
67.3 cu ft
+148%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
(7 seats)
19.8 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
(7 seats)
64.3 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 28756
+85%
$ 15700
Price US7
$ --
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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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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