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2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 1990 Porsche 911

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      Here’s how the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle and the 1990 Porsche 911 compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle measures 4288 mm (168.82 in), making it 13 mm (0.51 in) (0.3 %) longer than the 1990 Porsche 911 at 4275 mm (168.31 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle spans 1825 mm (71.85 in), which is 50 mm (1.97 in) (2.7 %) broader than the 1990 Porsche 911 at 1775 mm (69.88 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle stands at 1488 mm (58.58 in), giving it an extra 178 mm (7.01 in) (12.0 %) compared to the 1990 Porsche 911 at 1310 mm (51.57 in).

      Overall, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is longer, wider and taller than the 1990 Porsche 911.

      Length
      4288 mm168.8 in
      4275 mm168.3 in
      Width
      1825 mm71.9 in
      1775 mm69.9 in
      Height
      1488 mm58.6 in
      1310 mm51.6 in

      2016 Volkswagen Beetle Side View Left
      4288 mm168.8 in 🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.3%)
      1990 Porsche 911 Side View Left
      4275 mm168.3 in πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.3%)
      2016 Volkswagen Beetle Front View
      1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+2.8%)
      1990 Porsche 911 Front View
      1775 mm69.9 in πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.7%)
      2016 Volkswagen Beetle Rear View
      1488 mm58.6 in 🟒 +178 mm+7.0 in (+13.6%)
      1990 Porsche 911 Rear View
      1310 mm51.6 in πŸ”΄ -178 mm-7.0 in (-12.0%)
      2016 Volkswagen Beetle
      1990 Porsche 911

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Coupe

      Model Year:

      2016
      1990

      Production:

      2016-2018 Discontinued Model
      1989-1993 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4288 mm168.8 in
      🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+0.3%) - 🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+0.9%)
      4250-4275 mm167.3-168.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-0.9%) - πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-0.3%)

      Width:

      1825 mm71.9 in
      🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+2.8%) - 🟒 +175 mm+6.9 in (+10.6%)
      1650-1775 mm65.0-69.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -175 mm-6.9 in (-9.6%) - πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.7%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2021 mm79.6 in
      -

      Height:

      1488 mm58.6 in
      🟒 +178 mm+7.0 in (+13.6%) - 🟒 +198 mm+7.8 in (+15.3%)
      1290-1310 mm50.8-51.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -198 mm-7.8 in (-13.3%) - πŸ”΄ -178 mm-7.0 in (-12.0%)

      Ground Clearance:

      136 mm5.4 in
      🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+13.3%)
      120 mm4.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-11.8%)

      Trunk Capacity:

      310 liter10.9 cu ft
      🟒 +220 liter+7.8 cu ft (+244.4%)
      90 liter3.2 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -220 liter-7.8 cu ft (-71.0%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      905 liter32.0 cu ft
      🟒 +815 liter+28.8 cu ft (+905.6%)
      90 liter3.2 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -815 liter-28.8 cu ft (-90.1%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1239-1376 kg2732-3034 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -231 kg-509 lbs (-15.7%) - 🟒 +136 kg+300 lbs (+11.0%)
      1240-1470 kg2734-3241 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -136 kg-300 lbs (-9.9%) - 🟒 +231 kg+509 lbs (+18.6%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1760-1890 kg3880-4167 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -50 kg-110 lbs (-2.8%) - 🟒 +200 kg+441 lbs (+11.8%)
      1690-1810 kg3726-3990 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -200 kg-441 lbs (-10.6%) - 🟒 +50 kg+110 lbs (+2.8%)

      Roof Load:

      50 kg110 lbs
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      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
      17-inch rims:
      • 7J x 17
      • 9J x 17
      • 7.5J x 17
      16-inch rims:
      • 6J x 16
      • 8J x 16
      18-inch rims:
      • 8J x 18

      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)
      • 205/50 R16 (W:205 | H:50 | D:16)
      • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 225/40 ZR18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
      • 255/40 R17 (W:255 | H:40 | D:17)

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