2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Dimensions Comparison

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2009 Porsche Cayman (987c, facelift 2009)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2009 Porsche Cayman and the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2009 Porsche Cayman measures 4347 mm (171.14 in), making it 59 mm (2.32 in) (1.4 %) longer than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible at 4288 mm (168.82 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible stretches to 1825 mm (71.85 in), making it 24 mm (0.94 in) (1.3 %) wider than the 2009 Porsche Cayman at 1801 mm (70.91 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reaches 1473 mm (57.99 in), which is 167 mm (6.57 in) (11.3 %) taller than the 2009 Porsche Cayman at 1306 mm (51.42 in).

Overall, the 2009 Porsche Cayman is longer than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, while the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is wider and taller than the 2009 Porsche Cayman.

Length
4347 mm171.1 in
4288 mm168.8 in
Width
1801 mm70.9 in
1825 mm71.9 in
Height
1306 mm51.4 in
1473 mm58.0 in

2009 Porsche Cayman Side View Left
4347 mm171.1 in 🟒 +59 mm+2.3 in (+1.4%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in πŸ”΄ -59 mm-2.3 in (-1.4%)
2009 Porsche Cayman Front View
1801 mm70.9 in πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.3%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.3%)
2009 Porsche Cayman Rear View
1306 mm51.4 in πŸ”΄ -167 mm-6.6 in (-11.3%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +167 mm+6.6 in (+12.8%)
2009 Porsche Cayman
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Cabriolet

Model Year:

2009
2016

Production:

2009-2012 Discontinued Model
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4347 mm171.1 in
🟒 +59 mm+2.3 in (+1.4%)
4288 mm168.8 in
πŸ”΄ -59 mm-2.3 in (-1.4%)

Width:

1801 mm70.9 in
πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.3%)
1825 mm71.9 in
🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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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:

1285-1306 mm50.6-51.4 in
πŸ”΄ -188 mm-7.4 in (-12.8%) - πŸ”΄ -167 mm-6.6 in (-11.3%)
1473 mm58.0 in
🟒 +167 mm+6.6 in (+12.8%) - 🟒 +188 mm+7.4 in (+14.6%)

Ground Clearance:

103-130 mm4.1-5.1 in
πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-24.3%) - πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-4.4%)
136 mm5.4 in
🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+4.6%) - 🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+32.0%)

Trunk Capacity:

260 liter9.2 cu ft
🟒 +35 liter+1.2 cu ft (+15.6%)
225 liter7.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -35 liter-1.2 cu ft (-13.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1295-1375 kg2855-3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -158 kg-348 lbs (-10.9%) - 🟒 +55 kg+121 lbs (+4.2%)
1320-1453 kg2910-3203 lbs
πŸ”΄ -55 kg-121 lbs (-4.0%) - 🟒 +158 kg+348 lbs (+12.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1620-1675 kg3571-3693 lbs
πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-15.6%) - πŸ”΄ -115 kg-254 lbs (-6.4%)
1790-1920 kg3946-4233 lbs
🟒 +115 kg+254 lbs (+6.9%) - 🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+18.5%)

Roof Load:

60 kg132 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 9 J x 18
  • 8 J x 18
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5 J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
19-inch rims:
  • 10 J x 19
  • 8.5 J x 19
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:

  • 205/55 ZR 17 (W:205 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 235/35 ZR 19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 235/40 ZR 18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/50 ZR 17 (W:235 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 265/35 ZR 19 (W:265 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 265/40 ZR 18 (W:265 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 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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