2011 Lotus Elise vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

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2011 Lotus Elise (Series 3)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2016 Volkswagen Beetle (A5, facelift 2016)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2011 Lotus Elise and the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle comes in at 4288 mm (168.82 in), giving it a 464 mm (18.27 in) (10.8 %) advantage over the 2011 Lotus Elise at 3824 mm (150.55 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle stretches to 1825 mm (71.85 in), making it 106 mm (4.17 in) (5.8 %) wider than the 2011 Lotus Elise at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle reaches 1488 mm (58.58 in), which is 371 mm (14.61 in) (24.9 %) taller than the 2011 Lotus Elise at 1117 mm (43.98 in).

Overall, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is longer, wider and taller than the 2011 Lotus Elise.

Length
3824 mm150.6 in
4288 mm168.8 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1825 mm71.9 in
Height
1117 mm44.0 in
1488 mm58.6 in

2011 Lotus Elise Preview
3824 mm150.6 in πŸ”΄ -464 mm-18.3 in (-10.8%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in 🟒 +464 mm+18.3 in (+12.1%)
2011 Lotus Elise Preview
1719 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -106 mm-4.2 in (-5.8%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +106 mm+4.2 in (+6.2%)
2011 Lotus Elise Preview
1117 mm44.0 in πŸ”΄ -371 mm-14.6 in (-24.9%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Rear View
1488 mm58.6 in 🟒 +371 mm+14.6 in (+33.2%)
2011 Lotus Elise
2016 Volkswagen Beetle

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Hatchback

Model Year:

2011
2016

Production:

2011-2017 Discontinued Model
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3824 mm150.6 in
πŸ”΄ -464 mm-18.3 in (-10.8%)
4288 mm168.8 in
🟒 +464 mm+18.3 in (+12.1%)

Width:

1719 mm67.7 in
πŸ”΄ -106 mm-4.2 in (-5.8%)
1825 mm71.9 in
🟒 +106 mm+4.2 in (+6.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2021 mm79.6 in

Height:

1117 mm44.0 in
πŸ”΄ -371 mm-14.6 in (-24.9%)
1488 mm58.6 in
🟒 +371 mm+14.6 in (+33.2%)

Ground Clearance:

130 mm5.1 in
πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-4.4%)
136 mm5.4 in
🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+4.6%)

Trunk Capacity:

112 liter4.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -198 liter-7.0 cu ft (-63.9%)
310 liter10.9 cu ft
🟒 +198 liter+7.0 cu ft (+176.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
905 liter32.0 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

848-952 kg1870-2099 lbs
πŸ”΄ -528 kg-1164 lbs (-38.4%) - πŸ”΄ -287 kg-633 lbs (-23.2%)
1239-1376 kg2732-3034 lbs
🟒 +287 kg+633 lbs (+30.1%) - 🟒 +528 kg+1164 lbs (+62.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1760-1890 kg3880-4167 lbs

Roof Load:

-
50 kg110 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 17
  • 8J x 17
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 175/55 ZR16 (W:175 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 195/50 R16 (W:195 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 225/45 ZR17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 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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