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Background grid Mazda CX-5 SUV 2017-2021 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 66.1 in 2 
+ 7.17 in
1 59 in Spec height1
+ 2.17 in 2
+ 18.46 in 2 179.1 in Spec length
1 160.7 in Spec length
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Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Beetle
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Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Mazda CX-5 SUV 2017 - 2021
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. Mazda CX-5 (KF) SUV 2017


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 18.46 in shorter and 7.17 in lower compared to Mazda CX-5 (KF) SUV 2017. It has 2.2 in less ground clearance and offers 53% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
160.7 in
Length
179.1 in
+18.4
67.9 in
Width2
72.5 in
+4.6
74.8 in
Width incl. mirrors
83.27 in
+8.47
59 in
Height1
66.1 in
+7.1
98.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
+7.6
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
7.3 in
+2.2
2555.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3163.6 lbs
+24%
4
Seats max.
5
+1
7.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.9 cu ft
+142%
27.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
57.2 cu ft
+111%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 25190
+62%
$ 15700
Price US7
$ 24045
+54%
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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