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Background grid FIAT 126 Sedan 1972-1976 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 52.6 in 2
1 59 in Spec height1
 + 6.42 in
+ 0.39 in 2
2 120.2 in Spec length
+ 40.43 in 1 160.7 in Spec length
Front wheels
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″
FIAT 126 2-door Sedan 1972 - 1976
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FIAT
126
2-door Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1976
Spotted in Switzerland 12″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. FIAT 126 2-door Sedan 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 40.43 in longer and 6.42 in higher compared to FIAT 126 2-door Sedan 1972. It has 0.4 in less ground clearance and offers 669% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
+2
Size class
Mini
160.7 in
+40.5
Length
120.2 in
67.9 in
+13.7
Width2
54.2 in
74.8 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
59 in
+6.4
Height1
52.6 in
98.7 in
+26.3
Wheelbase
72.4 in
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
+0.4
2555.2 lbs
+100%
Weight4,6
1278.7 lbs
4
Seats max.
4
7.4 cu ft
+112%
Cargo volume EU4
3.5 cu ft
27.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ --
$ 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
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Origin of the most car models
1908
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