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Background grid Vanden Plas Princess R Sedan 1964-1968 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 1.499 m 2 
+ 0.1 cm
1 1.498 m Spec height1
+ 4 cm 2
+ 1.6 cm 2 1.74 m Spec width2
1 1.724 m Spec width2
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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″
Vanden Plas Princess R Sedan 1964 - 1968
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Vanden Plas
Princess R
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 1964 - 1968
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. Vanden Plas Princess R Sedan 1964


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 1.6 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower compared to Vanden Plas Princess R Sedan 1964. It has 4 cm less ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
Full-size
+2
408.1 cm
Length
477.5 cm
+69.4
172.4 cm
Width2
174 cm
+1.6
190 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
149.8 cm
Height1
149.9 cm
+0.1
250.8 cm
Wheelbase
279.4 cm
+28.6
13 cm
Ground clearance3
17 cm
+4
1159 kg
Weight4,6
1620 kg
+40%
4
Seats max.
5
+1
209 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
769 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 15550
+37%
Price EU7
€ 11418
$ 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
3086370
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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