1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Dimensions Comparison

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1996 Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel VanChange Car
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Here’s how the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van and the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van measures 5107 mm (201.06 in), making it 819 mm (32.24 in) (16.0 %) longer than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible at 4288 mm (168.82 in). Looking at width, the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van spans 1840 mm (72.44 in), which is 15 mm (0.59 in) (0.8 %) broader than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible at 1825 mm (71.85 in). As for height, the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van stands at 2430 mm (95.67 in), giving it an extra 957 mm (37.68 in) (39.4 %) compared to the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible at 1473 mm (57.99 in).

Overall, the 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van is longer, wider and taller than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.

Length
5107 mm201.1 in
4288 mm168.8 in
Width
1840 mm72.4 in
1825 mm71.9 in
Height
2430 mm95.7 in
1473 mm58.0 in

1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van Preview
5107 mm201.1 in 🟒 +819 mm+32.2 in (+19.1%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in πŸ”΄ -819 mm-32.2 in (-16.0%)
1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van Preview
1840 mm72.4 in 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.8%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Front View
1825 mm71.9 in πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.8%)
1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van Preview
2430 mm95.7 in 🟒 +957 mm+37.7 in (+65.0%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in πŸ”΄ -957 mm-37.7 in (-39.4%)
1996 Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

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

General Info

Body Style:

Van
Cabriolet

Model Year:

1996
2016

Production:

1996-2003 Discontinued Model
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

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

Height:

1940-2430 mm76.4-95.7 in
🟒 +467 mm+18.4 in (+31.7%) - 🟒 +957 mm+37.7 in (+65.0%)
1473 mm58.0 in
πŸ”΄ -957 mm-37.7 in (-39.4%) - πŸ”΄ -467 mm-18.4 in (-24.1%)

Ground Clearance:

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

Trunk Capacity:

-
225 liter7.9 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

5400-7800 liter190.7-275.5 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1580-1785 kg3483-3935 lbs
🟒 +127 kg+280 lbs (+8.7%) - 🟒 +465 kg+1025 lbs (+35.2%)
1320-1453 kg2910-3203 lbs
πŸ”΄ -465 kg-1025 lbs (-26.1%) - πŸ”΄ -127 kg-280 lbs (-8.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2380-2730 kg5247-6019 lbs
🟒 +460 kg+1014 lbs (+24.0%) - 🟒 +940 kg+2072 lbs (+52.5%)
1790-1920 kg3946-4233 lbs
πŸ”΄ -940 kg-2072 lbs (-34.4%) - πŸ”΄ -460 kg-1014 lbs (-19.3%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16

Tire Size:

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