2016 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV
Dimensions Comparison

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle (A5, facelift 2016)Change Car
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1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV (facelift 1998)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV comes in at 4915 mm (193.50 in), giving it a 627 mm (24.69 in) (12.8 %) advantage over the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle at 4288 mm (168.82 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV stretches to 1882 mm (74.09 in), making it 57 mm (2.24 in) (3.0 %) wider than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle at 1825 mm (71.85 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle stands at 1488 mm (58.58 in), giving it an extra 166 mm (6.54 in) (11.2 %) compared to the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV at 1322 mm (52.05 in).

Overall, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is taller than the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV, while the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV is longer and wider than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.

Length
4288 mm168.8 in
4915 mm193.5 in
Width
1825 mm71.9 in
1882 mm74.1 in
Height
1488 mm58.6 in
1322 mm52.0 in

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in πŸ”΄ -627 mm-24.7 in (-12.8%)
1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV Preview
4915 mm193.5 in 🟒 +627 mm+24.7 in (+14.6%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Front View
1825 mm71.9 in πŸ”΄ -57 mm-2.2 in (-3.0%)
1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV Front View
1882 mm74.1 in 🟒 +57 mm+2.2 in (+3.1%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Rear View
1488 mm58.6 in 🟒 +166 mm+6.5 in (+12.6%)
1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV Front View
1322 mm52.0 in πŸ”΄ -166 mm-6.5 in (-11.2%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle
1998 Chevrolet Camaro IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Coupe

Model Year:

2016
1998

Production:

2016-2018 Discontinued Model
1998-2002 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4288 mm168.8 in
πŸ”΄ -627 mm-24.7 in (-12.8%) - πŸ”΄ -619 mm-24.4 in (-12.6%)
4907-4915 mm193.2-193.5 in
🟒 +619 mm+24.4 in (+14.4%) - 🟒 +627 mm+24.7 in (+14.6%)

Width:

1825 mm71.9 in
πŸ”΄ -57 mm-2.2 in (-3.0%) - πŸ”΄ -56 mm-2.2 in (-3.0%)
1882 mm74.1 in
🟒 +56 mm+2.2 in (+3.1%) - 🟒 +57 mm+2.2 in (+3.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2021 mm79.6 in
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Height:

1488 mm58.6 in
🟒 +166 mm+6.5 in (+12.6%) - 🟒 +188 mm+7.4 in (+14.5%)
1300-1322 mm51.2-52.0 in
πŸ”΄ -188 mm-7.4 in (-12.6%) - πŸ”΄ -166 mm-6.5 in (-11.2%)

Ground Clearance:

136 mm5.4 in
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Trunk Capacity:

310 liter10.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -60 liter-2.1 cu ft (-16.2%) - πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-15.1%)
365-370 liter12.9-13.1 cu ft
🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+17.7%) - 🟒 +60 liter+2.1 cu ft (+19.4%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

905 liter32.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -25 liter-0.9 cu ft (-2.7%) - πŸ”΄ -24 liter-0.8 cu ft (-2.6%)
929-930 liter32.8-32.8 cu ft
🟒 +24 liter+0.8 cu ft (+2.7%) - 🟒 +25 liter+0.9 cu ft (+2.8%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1239-1376 kg2732-3034 lbs
πŸ”΄ -366 kg-807 lbs (-22.8%) - πŸ”΄ -132 kg-291 lbs (-8.8%)
1508-1605 kg3325-3538 lbs
🟒 +132 kg+291 lbs (+9.6%) - 🟒 +366 kg+807 lbs (+29.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1760-1890 kg3880-4167 lbs
πŸ”΄ -122 kg-269 lbs (-6.5%) - 🟒 +8 kg+18 lbs (+0.4%)
1882 kg4149 lbs
πŸ”΄ -8 kg-18 lbs (-0.4%) - 🟒 +122 kg+269 lbs (+6.9%)

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

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)
  • 215/60 R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 235/55 R16 (W:235 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 245/50 R16 (W:245 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 275/40 R17 (W:275 | H:40 | D:17)

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