The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic and recognizable cars in automotive history. Introduced in the 1930s, the Beetle went through multiple generations, evolving in size and design while maintaining its distinctive rounded shape. Classic Beetles are known for their compact dimensions, while later models like the New Beetle and Beetle A5 grew slightly larger to meet modern safety and comfort standards. This page compares every generation's size and specifications, providing insight into the Beetle's development from a simple economy car to a beloved compact icon.
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Discontinued Generations
2016 Volkswagen Beetle (A5, facelift 2016)
1488 mm
L:4288 mm | W:2021 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2016-2018
- Model Year: 2016
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4288 mm168.8 in
- Width: 2021 mm79.6 in
- Height: 1488 mm58.6 in
- Trunk Capacity: 310 liter10.9 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 905 liter32.0 cu ft
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5, facelift 2016)
1473 mm
L:4288 mm | W:2021 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2016-2018
- Model Year: 2016
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4288 mm168.8 in
- Width: 2021 mm79.6 in
- Height: 1473 mm58.0 in
- Trunk Capacity: 225 liter7.9 cu ft
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5)
1486 mm
L:4278 mm | W:2021 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2012-2016
- Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4278 mm168.4 in
- Width: 2021 mm79.6 in
- Height: 1473-1486 mm58.0-58.5 in
- Trunk Capacity: 201-225 liter7.1-7.9 cu ft
2012 Volkswagen Beetle (A5)
1486 mm
L:4278 mm | W:2021 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2011-2016
- Model Year: 2012
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4278 mm168.4 in
- Width: 2021 mm79.6 in
- Height: 1486 mm58.5 in
- Trunk Capacity: 310-436 liter10.9-15.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 847-905 liter29.9-32.0 cu ft
2006 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005)
1498 mm
L:4129 mm | W:1721 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2005-2010
- Model Year: 2006
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4129 mm162.6 in
- Width: 1721 mm67.8 in
- Height: 1498 mm59.0 in
- Trunk Capacity: 209 liter7.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 769 liter27.2 cu ft
2006 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible (facelift 2005)
1502 mm
L:4129 mm | W:1721 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2005-2010
- Model Year: 2006
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4129 mm162.6 in
- Width: 1721 mm67.8 in
- Height: 1502 mm59.1 in
- Trunk Capacity: 201 liter7.1 cu ft
2003 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible
1502 mm
L:4081 mm | W:1724 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2002-2005
- Model Year: 2003
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4081 mm160.7 in
- Width: 1724 mm67.9 in
- Height: 1502 mm59.1 in
- Trunk Capacity: 270 liter9.5 cu ft
1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)
1500 mm
L:4100 mm | W:1810 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1997-2005
- Model Year: 1998
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4081-4100 mm160.7-161.4 in
- Width: 1720-1810 mm67.7-71.3 in
- Height: 1470-1500 mm57.9-59.1 in
- Trunk Capacity: 135-210 liter4.8-7.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 525-770 liter18.5-27.2 cu ft
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