1955 BMW Isetta vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Dimensions Comparison

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

In terms of length, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible comes in at 4288 mm (168.82 in), giving it a 1933 mm (76.10 in) (45.1 %) advantage over the 1955 BMW Isetta at 2355 mm (92.72 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible stretches to 1825 mm (71.85 in), making it 445 mm (17.52 in) (24.4 %) wider than the 1955 BMW Isetta at 1380 mm (54.33 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reaches 1473 mm (57.99 in), which is 133 mm (5.24 in) (9.0 %) taller than the 1955 BMW Isetta at 1340 mm (52.76 in).

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

Length
2355 mm92.7 in
4288 mm168.8 in
Width
1380 mm54.3 in
1825 mm71.9 in
Height
1340 mm52.8 in
1473 mm58.0 in

1955 BMW Isetta Preview
2355 mm92.7 in πŸ”΄ -1933 mm-76.1 in (-45.1%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in 🟒 +1933 mm+76.1 in (+82.1%)
1955 BMW Isetta Preview
1380 mm54.3 in πŸ”΄ -445 mm-17.5 in (-24.4%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +445 mm+17.5 in (+32.2%)
1955 BMW Isetta Preview
1340 mm52.8 in πŸ”΄ -133 mm-5.2 in (-9.0%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +133 mm+5.2 in (+9.9%)
1955 BMW Isetta
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

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

General Info

Body Style:

Microcar
Cabriolet

Model Year:

1955
2016

Production:

n/a
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2021 mm79.6 in

Height:

1340 mm52.8 in
πŸ”΄ -133 mm-5.2 in (-9.0%)
1473 mm58.0 in
🟒 +133 mm+5.2 in (+9.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
136 mm5.4 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
225 liter7.9 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

370 kg816 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1083 kg-2388 lbs (-74.5%) - πŸ”΄ -950 kg-2094 lbs (-72.0%)
1320-1453 kg2910-3203 lbs
🟒 +950 kg+2094 lbs (+256.8%) - 🟒 +1083 kg+2388 lbs (+292.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

600 kg1323 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1320 kg-2910 lbs (-68.8%) - πŸ”΄ -1190 kg-2624 lbs (-66.5%)
1790-1920 kg3946-4233 lbs
🟒 +1190 kg+2624 lbs (+198.3%) - 🟒 +1320 kg+2910 lbs (+220.0%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
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:

n/a
  • 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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