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Spec height1 1.39 m 2
1 1.498 m Spec height1
 + 10.8 cm
+ 18.6 cm 2 4.267 m Spec length
1 4.081 m Spec length
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Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Opel Astra Coupé 1998 - 2006
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Astra
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1998 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. Opel Astra G (T98C) Coupé 1998


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 18.6 cm shorter and 10.8 cm higher compared to Opel Astra G (T98C) Coupé 1998. It offers 34% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
408.1 cm
Length
426.7 cm
+18.6
172.4 cm
+1.5
Width2
170.9 cm
190 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
149.8 cm
+10.8
Height1
139 cm
250.8 cm
Wheelbase
260.6 cm
+9.8
13 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1159 kg
Weight4,6
1260 kg
+9%
4
Seats max.
--
209 l
Cargo volume EU4
460 l
+121%
769 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1150 l
+50%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 18867
+22%
$ 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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