2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 1961 Jaguar E-Type
Dimensions Comparison

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle (A5, facelift 2016)Change Car
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1961 Jaguar E-TypeChange Car
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Here’s how the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle and the 1961 Jaguar E-Type compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1961 Jaguar E-Type comes in at 4451 mm (175.24 in), giving it a 163 mm (6.42 in) (3.7 %) advantage over the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle at 4288 mm (168.82 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle spans 1825 mm (71.85 in), which is 168 mm (6.61 in) (9.2 %) broader than the 1961 Jaguar E-Type at 1657 mm (65.24 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle stands at 1488 mm (58.58 in), giving it an extra 269 mm (10.59 in) (18.1 %) compared to the 1961 Jaguar E-Type at 1219 mm (47.99 in).

Overall, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is wider and taller than the 1961 Jaguar E-Type, while the 1961 Jaguar E-Type is longer than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.

Length
4288 mm168.8 in
4451 mm175.2 in
Width
1825 mm71.9 in
1657 mm65.2 in
Height
1488 mm58.6 in
1219 mm48.0 in

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in πŸ”΄ -163 mm-6.4 in (-3.7%)
1961 Jaguar E-Type Preview
4451 mm175.2 in 🟒 +163 mm+6.4 in (+3.8%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +168 mm+6.6 in (+10.1%)
1961 Jaguar E-Type Preview
1657 mm65.2 in πŸ”΄ -168 mm-6.6 in (-9.2%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Rear View
1488 mm58.6 in 🟒 +269 mm+10.6 in (+22.1%)
1961 Jaguar E-Type Preview
1219 mm48.0 in πŸ”΄ -269 mm-10.6 in (-18.1%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle
1961 Jaguar E-Type

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Coupe

Model Year:

2016
1961

Production:

2016-2018 Discontinued Model
1961-1975 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4288 mm168.8 in
πŸ”΄ -163 mm-6.4 in (-3.7%)
4451 mm175.2 in
🟒 +163 mm+6.4 in (+3.8%)

Width:

1825 mm71.9 in
🟒 +168 mm+6.6 in (+10.1%)
1657 mm65.2 in
πŸ”΄ -168 mm-6.6 in (-9.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2021 mm79.6 in
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Height:

1488 mm58.6 in
🟒 +269 mm+10.6 in (+22.1%)
1219 mm48.0 in
πŸ”΄ -269 mm-10.6 in (-18.1%)

Ground Clearance:

136 mm5.4 in
🟒 +3 mm+0.1 in (+2.3%)
133 mm5.2 in
πŸ”΄ -3 mm-0.1 in (-2.2%)

Trunk Capacity:

310 liter10.9 cu ft
🟒 +90 liter+3.2 cu ft (+40.9%)
220 liter7.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -90 liter-3.2 cu ft (-29.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

905 liter32.0 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1239-1376 kg2732-3034 lbs
🟒 +96 kg+212 lbs (+8.4%) - 🟒 +233 kg+514 lbs (+20.4%)
1143 kg2520 lbs
πŸ”΄ -233 kg-514 lbs (-16.9%) - πŸ”΄ -96 kg-212 lbs (-7.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1760-1890 kg3880-4167 lbs
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Roof Load:

50 kg110 lbs
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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 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)
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