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Background grid Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005 FIAT 126 Sedan 1972-1976
Spec height1 1.498 m 2 
+ 16.3 cm
1 1.335 m Spec height1
1 + 1 cm
+ 34.7 cm 2 1.724 m Spec width2
1 1.377 m Spec width2
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FIAT 126 2-door Sedan 1972 - 1976
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FIAT
126
2-door Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1976
Spotted in Switzerland 12″
Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Beetle
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonFIAT 126 2-door Sedan 1972 vs. Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | FIAT 126 2-door Sedan 1972 is 34.7 cm narrower and 16.3 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997. It has 1 cm more ground clearance and offers 87% less cargo space.4,5

Mini
Size class
Compact
+2
305.4 cm
Length
408.1 cm
+102.7
137.7 cm
Width2
172.4 cm
+34.7
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
190 cm
133.5 cm
Height1
149.8 cm
+16.3
184 cm
Wheelbase
250.8 cm
+66.8
14 cm
+1
Ground clearance3
13 cm
580 kg
Weight4,6
1159 kg
+100%
4
Seats max.
4
100 l
Cargo volume EU4
209 l
+109%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
769 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ --
Price EU7
€ 15550
$ --
Price US7
$ 15700
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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