2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
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 (A5, facelift 2016)Change Car
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1996 Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) KombiChange Car
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Here’s how the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle and the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi comes in at 5107 mm (201.06 in), giving it a 819 mm (32.24 in) (16.0 %) advantage over the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle at 4288 mm (168.82 in). Looking at width, the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi stretches to 1840 mm (72.44 in), making it 15 mm (0.59 in) (0.8 %) wider than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle at 1825 mm (71.85 in). As for height, the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi reaches 2430 mm (95.67 in), which is 942 mm (37.09 in) (38.8 %) taller than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle at 1488 mm (58.58 in).

Overall, the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi is longer, wider and taller than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.

Length
4288 mm168.8 in
5107 mm201.1 in
Width
1825 mm71.9 in
1840 mm72.4 in
Height
1488 mm58.6 in
2430 mm95.7 in

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in πŸ”΄ -819 mm-32.2 in (-16.0%)
1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi Preview
5107 mm201.1 in 🟒 +819 mm+32.2 in (+19.1%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Front View
1825 mm71.9 in πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.8%)
1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi Preview
1840 mm72.4 in 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.8%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Rear View
1488 mm58.6 in πŸ”΄ -942 mm-37.1 in (-38.8%)
1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi Preview
2430 mm95.7 in 🟒 +942 mm+37.1 in (+63.3%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle
1996 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Van

Model Year:

2016
1996

Production:

2016-2018 Discontinued Model
1996-2003 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4288 mm168.8 in
πŸ”΄ -819 mm-32.2 in (-16.0%) - πŸ”΄ -419 mm-16.5 in (-8.9%)
4707-5107 mm185.3-201.1 in
🟒 +419 mm+16.5 in (+9.8%) - 🟒 +819 mm+32.2 in (+19.1%)

Width:

1825 mm71.9 in
πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.8%)
1840 mm72.4 in
🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2021 mm79.6 in
πŸ”΄ -154 mm-6.1 in (-7.1%)
2175 mm85.6 in
🟒 +154 mm+6.1 in (+7.6%)

Height:

1488 mm58.6 in
πŸ”΄ -942 mm-37.1 in (-38.8%) - πŸ”΄ -452 mm-17.8 in (-23.3%)
1940-2430 mm76.4-95.7 in
🟒 +452 mm+17.8 in (+30.4%) - 🟒 +942 mm+37.1 in (+63.3%)

Ground Clearance:

136 mm5.4 in
πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-24.4%)
180 mm7.1 in
🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+32.4%)

Trunk Capacity:

310 liter10.9 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

905 liter32.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -6895 liter-243.5 cu ft (-88.4%) - πŸ”΄ -4495 liter-158.7 cu ft (-83.2%)
5400-7800 liter190.7-275.5 cu ft
🟒 +4495 liter+158.7 cu ft (+496.7%) - 🟒 +6895 liter+243.5 cu ft (+761.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1239-1376 kg2732-3034 lbs
πŸ”΄ -516 kg-1138 lbs (-29.4%) - πŸ”΄ -204 kg-450 lbs (-12.9%)
1580-1755 kg3483-3869 lbs
🟒 +204 kg+450 lbs (+14.8%) - 🟒 +516 kg+1138 lbs (+41.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1760-1890 kg3880-4167 lbs
πŸ”΄ -940 kg-2072 lbs (-34.8%) - πŸ”΄ -490 kg-1080 lbs (-20.6%)
2380-2700 kg5247-5952 lbs
🟒 +490 kg+1080 lbs (+25.9%) - 🟒 +940 kg+2072 lbs (+53.4%)

Roof Load:

50 kg110 lbs
πŸ”΄ -50 kg-110 lbs (-50.0%)
100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +50 kg+110 lbs (+100.0%)

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
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15

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)
  • 195/70 R15 (W:195 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)

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