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Background grid FIAT 126 Sedan 1972-1976 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 1.335 m 2
1 1.498 m Spec height1
 + 16.3 cm
+ 1 cm 2
2 3.054 m Spec length
+ 102.7 cm 1 4.081 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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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″
FIAT 126 2-door Sedan 1972 - 1976
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FIAT
126
2-door Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1976
Spotted in Switzerland 12″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. FIAT 126 2-door Sedan 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 102.7 cm longer and 16.3 cm higher compared to FIAT 126 2-door Sedan 1972. It has 1 cm less ground clearance and offers 669% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
+2
Size class
Mini
408.1 cm
+102.7
Length
305.4 cm
172.4 cm
+34.7
Width2
137.7 cm
190 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
149.8 cm
+16.3
Height1
133.5 cm
250.8 cm
+66.8
Wheelbase
184 cm
13 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
+1
1159 kg
+100%
Weight4,6
580 kg
4
Seats max.
4
209 l
+109%
Cargo volume EU4
100 l
769 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ --
$ 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
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