2017 Porsche 911 Targa vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Dimensions Comparison

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2017 Porsche 911 Targa (991 II)Change Car
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2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5, facelift 2016)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa and the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa measures 4528 mm (178.27 in), making it 240 mm (9.45 in) (5.3 %) longer than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible at 4288 mm (168.82 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa spans 1852 mm (72.91 in), which is 27 mm (1.06 in) (1.5 %) broader than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible at 1825 mm (71.85 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reaches 1473 mm (57.99 in), which is 180 mm (7.09 in) (12.2 %) taller than the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa at 1293 mm (50.91 in).

Overall, the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa is longer and wider than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, while the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is taller than the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa.

Length
4528 mm178.3 in
4288 mm168.8 in
Width
1852 mm72.9 in
1825 mm71.9 in
Height
1293 mm50.9 in
1473 mm58.0 in

2017 Porsche 911 Targa Preview
4528 mm178.3 in 🟒 +240 mm+9.4 in (+5.6%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in πŸ”΄ -240 mm-9.4 in (-5.3%)
2017 Porsche 911 Targa Preview
1852 mm72.9 in 🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.5%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Front View
1825 mm71.9 in πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.5%)
2017 Porsche 911 Targa Preview
1293 mm50.9 in πŸ”΄ -180 mm-7.1 in (-12.2%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +180 mm+7.1 in (+13.9%)
2017 Porsche 911 Targa
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Cabriolet

Model Year:

2017
2016

Production:

2015-2020 Discontinued Model
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4499-4528 mm177.1-178.3 in
🟒 +211 mm+8.3 in (+4.9%) - 🟒 +240 mm+9.4 in (+5.6%)
4288 mm168.8 in
πŸ”΄ -240 mm-9.4 in (-5.3%) - πŸ”΄ -211 mm-8.3 in (-4.7%)

Width:

1852 mm72.9 in
🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.5%)
1825 mm71.9 in
πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

1978 mm77.9 in
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

1978 mm77.9 in
πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.1%)
2021 mm79.6 in
🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+2.2%)

Height:

1293 mm50.9 in
πŸ”΄ -185 mm-7.3 in (-12.6%) - πŸ”΄ -180 mm-7.1 in (-12.2%)
1473 mm58.0 in
🟒 +180 mm+7.1 in (+13.9%) - 🟒 +185 mm+7.3 in (+14.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
136 mm5.4 in

Trunk Capacity:

125-160 liter4.4-5.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -100 liter-3.5 cu ft (-44.4%) - πŸ”΄ -65 liter-2.3 cu ft (-28.9%)
225 liter7.9 cu ft
🟒 +65 liter+2.3 cu ft (+40.6%) - 🟒 +100 liter+3.5 cu ft (+80.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

160-285 liter5.7-10.1 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1570-1605 kg3461-3538 lbs
🟒 +117 kg+258 lbs (+8.1%) - 🟒 +285 kg+628 lbs (+21.6%)
1320-1453 kg2910-3203 lbs
πŸ”΄ -285 kg-628 lbs (-17.8%) - πŸ”΄ -117 kg-258 lbs (-7.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2000-2040 kg4409-4497 lbs
🟒 +80 kg+176 lbs (+4.2%) - 🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+14.0%)
1790-1920 kg3946-4233 lbs
πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-12.3%) - πŸ”΄ -80 kg-176 lbs (-4.0%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 11.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20
  • 11.5J x 20
  • 9J x 20
  • 12J x 20
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16

Tire Size:

  • 235/40 ZR 19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/35 ZR 20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 295/35 ZR 19 (W:295 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 305/30 ZR 20 (W:305 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 215/55 R17 (W:215 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 215/60 R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 235/40 R19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)

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