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

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Here’s how the 1961 Jaguar E-Type and the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1961 Jaguar E-Type measures 4451 mm (175.24 in), making it 163 mm (6.42 in) (3.7 %) longer than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible at 4288 mm (168.82 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible stretches to 1825 mm (71.85 in), making it 168 mm (6.61 in) (9.2 %) wider than the 1961 Jaguar E-Type at 1657 mm (65.24 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reaches 1473 mm (57.99 in), which is 254 mm (10.00 in) (17.2 %) taller than the 1961 Jaguar E-Type at 1219 mm (47.99 in).

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

Length
4451 mm175.2 in
4288 mm168.8 in
Width
1657 mm65.2 in
1825 mm71.9 in
Height
1219 mm48.0 in
1473 mm58.0 in

1961 Jaguar E-Type Preview
4451 mm175.2 in 🟒 +163 mm+6.4 in (+3.8%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in πŸ”΄ -163 mm-6.4 in (-3.7%)
1961 Jaguar E-Type Preview
1657 mm65.2 in πŸ”΄ -168 mm-6.6 in (-9.2%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +168 mm+6.6 in (+10.1%)
1961 Jaguar E-Type Preview
1219 mm48.0 in πŸ”΄ -254 mm-10.0 in (-17.2%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +254 mm+10.0 in (+20.8%)
1961 Jaguar E-Type
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Cabriolet

Model Year:

1961
2016

Production:

1961-1975 Discontinued Model
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2021 mm79.6 in

Height:

1219 mm48.0 in
πŸ”΄ -254 mm-10.0 in (-17.2%)
1473 mm58.0 in
🟒 +254 mm+10.0 in (+20.8%)

Ground Clearance:

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

Trunk Capacity:

220 liter7.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -5 liter-0.2 cu ft (-2.2%)
225 liter7.9 cu ft
🟒 +5 liter+0.2 cu ft (+2.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1143 kg2520 lbs
πŸ”΄ -310 kg-683 lbs (-21.3%) - πŸ”΄ -177 kg-390 lbs (-13.4%)
1320-1453 kg2910-3203 lbs
🟒 +177 kg+390 lbs (+15.5%) - 🟒 +310 kg+683 lbs (+27.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1790-1920 kg3946-4233 lbs

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 15 inches
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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