2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
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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2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5, facelift 2016)Change Car
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1996 Volkswagen Passat (B5)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and the 1996 Volkswagen Passat compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat comes in at 4703 mm (185.16 in), giving it a 415 mm (16.34 in) (8.8 %) advantage over the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible at 4288 mm (168.82 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible spans 1825 mm (71.85 in), which is 79 mm (3.11 in) (4.3 %) broader than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat at 1746 mm (68.74 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible stands at 1473 mm (57.99 in), giving it an extra 11 mm (0.43 in) (0.7 %) compared to the 1996 Volkswagen Passat at 1462 mm (57.56 in).

Overall, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is wider and taller than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat, while the 1996 Volkswagen Passat is longer than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.

Length
4288 mm168.8 in
4703 mm185.2 in
Width
1825 mm71.9 in
1746 mm68.7 in
Height
1473 mm58.0 in
1462 mm57.6 in

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in πŸ”΄ -415 mm-16.3 in (-8.8%)
1996 Volkswagen Passat Preview
4703 mm185.2 in 🟒 +415 mm+16.3 in (+9.7%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +79 mm+3.1 in (+4.5%)
1996 Volkswagen Passat Preview
1746 mm68.7 in πŸ”΄ -79 mm-3.1 in (-4.3%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%)
1996 Volkswagen Passat Preview
1462 mm57.6 in πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
1996 Volkswagen Passat

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Sedan

Model Year:

2016
1996

Production:

2016-2018 Discontinued Model
1996-2000 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4288 mm168.8 in
πŸ”΄ -415 mm-16.3 in (-8.8%) - πŸ”΄ -382 mm-15.0 in (-8.2%)
4670-4703 mm183.9-185.2 in
🟒 +382 mm+15.0 in (+8.9%) - 🟒 +415 mm+16.3 in (+9.7%)

Width:

1825 mm71.9 in
🟒 +79 mm+3.1 in (+4.5%) - 🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+4.9%)
1740-1746 mm68.5-68.7 in
πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -79 mm-3.1 in (-4.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2021 mm79.6 in
-

Height:

1473 mm58.0 in
🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%) - 🟒 +14 mm+0.6 in (+1.0%)
1462 mm57.6 in
πŸ”΄ -14 mm-0.6 in (-1.0%) - πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%)

Ground Clearance:

136 mm5.4 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

225 liter7.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -250 liter-8.8 cu ft (-52.6%) - πŸ”΄ -175 liter-6.2 cu ft (-43.8%)
400-475 liter14.1-16.8 cu ft
🟒 +175 liter+6.2 cu ft (+77.8%) - 🟒 +250 liter+8.8 cu ft (+111.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
725-800 liter25.6-28.3 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1320-1453 kg2910-3203 lbs
πŸ”΄ -215 kg-474 lbs (-14.0%) - 🟒 +253 kg+558 lbs (+21.1%)
1200-1535 kg2646-3384 lbs
πŸ”΄ -253 kg-558 lbs (-17.4%) - 🟒 +215 kg+474 lbs (+16.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1790-1920 kg3946-4233 lbs
πŸ”΄ -310 kg-683 lbs (-14.8%) - 🟒 +170 kg+375 lbs (+9.7%)
1750-2100 kg3858-4630 lbs
πŸ”΄ -170 kg-375 lbs (-8.9%) - 🟒 +310 kg+683 lbs (+17.3%)

Roof Load:

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100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6J x 16
  • 7J x 16

Tire Size:

  • 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)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R16 (W:195 | H:65 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)

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