2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider
Dimensions Comparison

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5, facelift 2016)Change Car
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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (115)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible measures 4288 mm (168.82 in), making it 28 mm (1.10 in) (0.7 %) longer than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 4260 mm (167.72 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible spans 1825 mm (71.85 in), which is 195 mm (7.68 in) (10.7 %) broader than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible stands at 1473 mm (57.99 in), giving it an extra 183 mm (7.20 in) (12.4 %) compared to the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1290 mm (50.79 in).

Overall, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is longer, wider and taller than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Length
4288 mm168.8 in
4260 mm167.7 in
Width
1825 mm71.9 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1473 mm58.0 in
1290 mm50.8 in

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in 🟒 +28 mm+1.1 in (+0.7%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Side View Left
4260 mm167.7 in πŸ”΄ -28 mm-1.1 in (-0.7%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +195 mm+7.7 in (+12.0%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -195 mm-7.7 in (-10.7%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +183 mm+7.2 in (+14.2%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
1290 mm50.8 in πŸ”΄ -183 mm-7.2 in (-12.4%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Cabriolet

Model Year:

2016
1970

Production:

2016-2018 Discontinued Model
1966-1993 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4288 mm168.8 in
🟒 +28 mm+1.1 in (+0.7%)
4260 mm167.7 in
πŸ”΄ -28 mm-1.1 in (-0.7%)

Width:

1825 mm71.9 in
🟒 +195 mm+7.7 in (+12.0%)
1630 mm64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -195 mm-7.7 in (-10.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2021 mm79.6 in
-

Height:

1473 mm58.0 in
🟒 +183 mm+7.2 in (+14.2%)
1290 mm50.8 in
πŸ”΄ -183 mm-7.2 in (-12.4%)

Ground Clearance:

136 mm5.4 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

225 liter7.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -75 liter-2.6 cu ft (-25.0%)
300 liter10.6 cu ft
🟒 +75 liter+2.6 cu ft (+33.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
500 liter17.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1320-1453 kg2910-3203 lbs
🟒 +40 kg+88 lbs (+3.1%) - 🟒 +213 kg+470 lbs (+17.2%)
1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -213 kg-470 lbs (-14.7%) - πŸ”΄ -40 kg-88 lbs (-3.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1790-1920 kg3946-4233 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

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
  • 14 inches

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)
  • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)

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