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Background grid BMW X5 SUV 2023-2026 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 69.5 in 2 
+ 10.51 in
1 59 in Spec height1
+ 3.31 in 2
+ 11.02 in 2 78.9 in Spec width2
1 67.9 in Spec width2
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Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Beetle
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW X5 SUV 2023 - 2026
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X5
SUV
Gen. 4.1 | 2023 - 2026
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. BMW X5 (G05) SUV 2023


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 11.02 in narrower and 10.51 in lower compared to BMW X5 (G05) SUV 2023. It has 3.3 in less ground clearance and offers 59% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
160.7 in
Length
194.3 in
+33.6
67.9 in
Width2
78.9 in
+11
74.8 in
Width incl. mirrors
87.32 in
+12.52
59 in
Height1
69.5 in
+10.5
98.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
+18.4
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
8.4 in
+3.3
2555.2 lbs
Weight4,6
4938.3 lbs
+94%
4
Seats max.
5
+1
7.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
23 cu ft
+211%
27.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
66 cu ft
+143%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
33.9 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
72.3 cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 87300
+462%
$ 15700
Price US7
$ 65200
+316%
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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