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Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2007-2011 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2011-2016
Real height1 1.421 m 2
1 1.473 m Real height1
 + 5.2 cm
+ 0.9 cm 2
2 4.239 m Real length
+ 3.9 cm 1 4.278 m Real length
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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet  2011 - 2016 Views available
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Beetle 3
Cabriolet 2011 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland
16″
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1-Series 1
3-door Hatchback 2007 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland
16″

Side ViewVolkswagen Beetle (16) Cabriolet 2011 vs. BMW 1-Series (E81) 3-door Hatchback 2007


Technical specs | Volkswagen Beetle (16) Cabriolet 2011 is 3.9 cm longer and 5.2 cm higher compared to BMW 1-Series (E81) 3-door Hatchback 2007. It has 0.9 cm less ground clearance and offers 81% less cargo space.4,5

427.8 cm
+3.9
Length
423.9 cm
180.8 cm
+6
Width2
174.8 cm
202.1 cm
+8.7
Width incl. mirrors
193.4 cm
147.3 cm
+5.2
Height1
142.1 cm
254 cm
Wheelbase
266 cm
+12
13.6 cm
Ground clearance3
14.5 cm
+0.9
225 l
Cargo volume4
330 l
+47%
-- l
Cargo volume max.4,5
1150 l
1388 kg
+5%
Weight4,6
1330 kg
Standard
Segment
Premium
€ 21900
+2%
Price EU7
€ 21650
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit incl. highest seat mode configuration. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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