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Background grid BMW 321 Sedan 1938-1941 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 1.6 m 2 
+ 10.2 cm
1 1.498 m Spec height1
+ 7 cm 2
2 1.54 m Spec width2
+ 18.4 cm 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″
BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938 - 1941
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321
2-door Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1938 - 1941
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 18.4 cm wider and 10.2 cm lower compared to BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938. It has 7 cm less ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
408.1 cm
Length
450 cm
+41.9
172.4 cm
+18.4
Width2
154 cm
190 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
149.8 cm
Height1
160 cm
+10.2
250.8 cm
Wheelbase
275 cm
+24.2
13 cm
Ground clearance3
20 cm
+7
1159 kg
+16%
Weight4,6
1000 kg
4
Seats max.
4
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
+3387%
Price EU7
€ 446
$ 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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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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