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2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 1955 BMW Isetta

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      Here’s how the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle and the 1955 BMW Isetta compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle measures 4288 mm (168.82 in), making it 1933 mm (76.10 in) (45.1 %) longer than the 1955 BMW Isetta at 2355 mm (92.72 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle spans 1825 mm (71.85 in), which is 445 mm (17.52 in) (24.4 %) broader than the 1955 BMW Isetta at 1380 mm (54.33 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle stands at 1488 mm (58.58 in), giving it an extra 148 mm (5.83 in) (9.9 %) compared to the 1955 BMW Isetta at 1340 mm (52.76 in).

      Overall, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is longer, wider and taller than the 1955 BMW Isetta.

      Length
      4288 mm168.8 in
      2355 mm92.7 in
      Width
      1825 mm71.9 in
      1380 mm54.3 in
      Height
      1488 mm58.6 in
      1340 mm52.8 in

      2016 Volkswagen Beetle Side View Left
      4288 mm168.8 in 🟒 +1933 mm+76.1 in (+82.1%)
      1955 BMW Isetta Preview
      2355 mm92.7 in πŸ”΄ -1933 mm-76.1 in (-45.1%)
      2016 Volkswagen Beetle Front View
      1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +445 mm+17.5 in (+32.2%)
      1955 BMW Isetta Preview
      1380 mm54.3 in πŸ”΄ -445 mm-17.5 in (-24.4%)
      2016 Volkswagen Beetle Rear View
      1488 mm58.6 in 🟒 +148 mm+5.8 in (+11.0%)
      1955 BMW Isetta Preview
      1340 mm52.8 in πŸ”΄ -148 mm-5.8 in (-9.9%)
      2016 Volkswagen Beetle
      1955 BMW Isetta

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Microcar

      Model Year:

      2016
      1955

      Production:

      2016-2018 Discontinued Model
      n/a

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4288 mm168.8 in
      🟒 +1933 mm+76.1 in (+82.1%)
      2355 mm92.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -1933 mm-76.1 in (-45.1%)

      Width:

      1825 mm71.9 in
      🟒 +445 mm+17.5 in (+32.2%)
      1380 mm54.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -445 mm-17.5 in (-24.4%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2021 mm79.6 in
      -

      Height:

      1488 mm58.6 in
      🟒 +148 mm+5.8 in (+11.0%)
      1340 mm52.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -148 mm-5.8 in (-9.9%)

      Ground Clearance:

      136 mm5.4 in
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      310 liter10.9 cu ft
      -

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      905 liter32.0 cu ft
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1239-1376 kg2732-3034 lbs
      🟒 +869 kg+1916 lbs (+234.9%) - 🟒 +1006 kg+2218 lbs (+271.9%)
      370 kg816 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -1006 kg-2218 lbs (-73.1%) - πŸ”΄ -869 kg-1916 lbs (-70.1%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1760-1890 kg3880-4167 lbs
      🟒 +1160 kg+2557 lbs (+193.3%) - 🟒 +1290 kg+2844 lbs (+215.0%)
      600 kg1323 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -1290 kg-2844 lbs (-68.3%) - πŸ”΄ -1160 kg-2557 lbs (-65.9%)

      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
      n/a

      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)
      n/a

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