1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle vs 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider
Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider
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.
Here’s how the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle and the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider comes in at 4260 mm (167.72 in), giving it a 160 mm (6.30 in) (3.8 %) advantage over the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle at 4100 mm (161.42 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle spans 1810 mm (71.26 in), which is 180 mm (7.09 in) (9.9 %) broader than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle stands at 1500 mm (59.06 in), giving it an extra 210 mm (8.27 in) (14.0 %) compared to the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1290 mm (50.79 in).
Overall, the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle is wider and taller than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider, while the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is longer than the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle.
Length
4100 mm161.4 in
4260 mm167.7 in
Width
1810 mm71.3 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1500 mm59.1 in
1290 mm50.8 in
4100 mm161.4 in🔴 -160 mm-6.3 in (-3.8%)
4260 mm167.7 in🟢 +160 mm+6.3 in (+3.9%)
1810 mm71.3 in🟢 +180 mm+7.1 in (+11.0%)
1630 mm64.2 in🔴 -180 mm-7.1 in (-9.9%)
1500 mm59.1 in🟢 +210 mm+8.3 in (+16.3%)
1290 mm50.8 in🔴 -210 mm-8.3 in (-14.0%)
1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Cabriolet
Model Year:
1998
1970
Production:
1997-2005 Discontinued Model
1966-1993 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4081-4100 mm160.7-161.4 in 🔴 -179 mm-7.0 in (-4.2%) - 🔴 -160 mm-6.3 in (-3.8%)
4260 mm167.7 in 🟢 +160 mm+6.3 in (+3.9%) - 🟢 +179 mm+7.0 in (+4.4%)
Width:
1720-1810 mm67.7-71.3 in 🟢 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.5%) - 🟢 +180 mm+7.1 in (+11.0%)
1630 mm64.2 in 🔴 -180 mm-7.1 in (-9.9%) - 🔴 -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
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Height:
1470-1500 mm57.9-59.1 in 🟢 +180 mm+7.1 in (+14.0%) - 🟢 +210 mm+8.3 in (+16.3%)
1290 mm50.8 in 🔴 -210 mm-8.3 in (-14.0%) - 🔴 -180 mm-7.1 in (-12.2%)
Ground Clearance:
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Trunk Capacity:
135-210 liter4.8-7.4 cu ft 🔴 -165 liter-5.8 cu ft (-55.0%) - 🔴 -90 liter-3.2 cu ft (-30.0%)
300 liter10.6 cu ft 🟢 +90 liter+3.2 cu ft (+42.9%) - 🟢 +165 liter+5.8 cu ft (+122.2%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
525-770 liter18.5-27.2 cu ft 🟢 +25 liter+0.9 cu ft (+5.0%) - 🟢 +270 liter+9.5 cu ft (+54.0%)
500 liter17.7 cu ft 🔴 -270 liter-9.5 cu ft (-35.1%) - 🔴 -25 liter-0.9 cu ft (-4.8%)
