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Spec height1 1.71 m 2 
+ 21.2 cm
1 1.498 m Spec height1
+ 5.8 cm 2
+ 12.1 cm 2 1.845 m Spec width2
1 1.724 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Beetle
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2000 - 2004
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Santa Fe
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Gen. 1 | 2000 - 2004
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) SUV 2000


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 12.1 cm narrower and 21.2 cm lower compared to Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) SUV 2000. It has 5.8 cm less ground clearance and offers 48% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
408.1 cm
Length
450 cm
+41.9
172.4 cm
Width2
184.5 cm
+12.1
190 cm
Width incl. mirrors
203.5 cm
+13.5
149.8 cm
Height1
171 cm
+21.2
250.8 cm
Wheelbase
262 cm
+11.2
13 cm
Ground clearance3
18.8 cm
+5.8
1159 kg
Weight4,6
1628 kg
+41%
4
Seats max.
5
+1
209 l
Cargo volume EU4
469 l
+125%
769 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1473 l
+92%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
864 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2200 l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 18990
+23%
$ 15700
Price US7
$ 16499
+6%
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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