Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2019-2024 Volkswagen Transporter Van 1963-1967
Spec height1 56.5 in 2
1 76.4 in Spec height1
 + 19.92 in
+ 0.75 in 2 170 in Spec length
1 169.3 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Transporter Van Samba 1963 - 1967
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Volkswagen
Transporter
Van Samba
Gen. 1.2 | 1963 - 1967
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2019 - 2024
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2019 - 2024
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Transporter T1 Samba Van Samba 1963 vs. BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Transporter T1 Samba Van Samba 1963 is 0.75 in shorter and 19.92 in higher compared to BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019

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Size class
Subcompact
169.3 in
Length
170 in
+0.7
70.9 in
+0.1
Width2
70.8 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
81.93 in
76.4 in
+19.9
Height1
56.5 in
94.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
+10.6
-- in
Ground clearance3
6 in
-- lbs
Weight4,6
3075.4 lbs
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Seats max.
5
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
13.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
42.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ --
Price EU7
€ 29500
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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