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Background grid smart ForTwo Hatchback 2000-2007 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 1.549 m 2 
+ 5.1 cm
1 1.498 m Spec height1
1 + 3 cm
2 2.5 m Spec length
+ 158.1 cm 1 4.081 m Spec length
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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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Beetle
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
smart ForTwo 3-door Hatchback 2000 - 2007
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ForTwo
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 1.1 | 2000 - 2007
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. smart ForTwo (C450) 3-door Hatchback 2000


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 158.1 cm longer and 5.1 cm lower compared to smart ForTwo (C450) 3-door Hatchback 2000. It has 3 cm more ground clearance and offers 61% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
+2
Size class
Mini
408.1 cm
+158.1
Length
250 cm
172.4 cm
+20.9
Width2
151.5 cm
190 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
149.8 cm
Height1
154.9 cm
+5.1
250.8 cm
+69.6
Wheelbase
181.2 cm
13 cm
+3
Ground clearance3
10 cm
1159 kg
+61%
Weight4,6
720 kg
4
+2
Seats max.
2
209 l
+40%
Cargo volume EU4
150 l
769 l
+61%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
479 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15550
+83%
Price EU7
€ 8520
$ 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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