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Spec height1 1.632 m 2 
+ 13.4 cm
1 1.498 m Spec height1
+ 5.9 cm 2
+ 11.5 cm 2 1.839 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
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Volkswagen Tiguan SUV 2016 - 2020
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Volkswagen
Tiguan
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (AD) SUV 2016


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 11.5 cm narrower and 13.4 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Tiguan (AD) SUV 2016. It has 5.9 cm less ground clearance and offers 54% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
408.1 cm
Length
448.6 cm
+40.5
172.4 cm
Width2
183.9 cm
+11.5
190 cm
Width incl. mirrors
209.9 cm
+19.9
149.8 cm
Height1
163.2 cm
+13.4
250.8 cm
Wheelbase
267.7 cm
+16.9
13 cm
Ground clearance3
18.9 cm
+5.9
1159 kg
Weight4,6
1490 kg
+29%
4
Seats max.
5
+1
209 l
Cargo volume EU4
615 l
+195%
769 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1655 l
+116%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 26975
+74%
$ 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
3173940
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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