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Background grid Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2011-2016 BMW 1 Hatchback 2007-2011
Real height1 4.83 ft 2 
+ 2.05 in
1 4.66 ft Real height1
1 + 0.35 in
+ 1.54 in 2 14.04 ft Real length
1 13.91 ft Real length
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BMW 1-Series 3-door Hatchback  2007 - 2011 Views available
BMW
1-Series 1
3-door Hatchback 2007 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland
16″
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet  2011 - 2016 Views available
Volkswagen
Beetle 3
Cabriolet 2011 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland
16″

Side ViewBMW 1-Series (E81) 3-door Hatchback 2007 vs. Volkswagen Beetle (16) Cabriolet 2011


Technical specs | BMW 1-Series (E81) 3-door Hatchback 2007 is 1.54 in shorter and 2.05 in lower compared to Volkswagen Beetle (16) Cabriolet 2011. It has 0.3 in more ground clearance and offers 412% more cargo space.4,5

166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
+1.5
68.8 in
Width2
71.2 in
+2.4
76.14 in
Width incl. mirrors
79.57 in
+3.43
55.9 in
Height1
58 in
+2.1
104.7 in
+4.7
Wheelbase
100 in
5.7 in
+0.3
Ground clearance3
5.4 in
11.7 cu ft
+49%
Cargo volume4
7.9 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo volume max.4,5
-- cu ft
2932.1 lbs
Weight4,6
3060 lbs
+5%
Premium
Segment
Standard
€ 21650
Price EU7
€ 21900
+2%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit incl. highest seat mode configuration. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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