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

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Here’s how the 1961 Jaguar E-Type and the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 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 at 4288 mm (168.82 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 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 reaches 1488 mm (58.58 in), which is 269 mm (10.59 in) (18.1 %) 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, while the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 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
1488 mm58.6 in

1961 Jaguar E-Type Preview
4451 mm175.2 in 🟒 +163 mm+6.4 in (+3.8%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +168 mm+6.6 in (+10.1%)
1961 Jaguar E-Type Preview
1219 mm48.0 in πŸ”΄ -269 mm-10.6 in (-18.1%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Rear View
1488 mm58.6 in 🟒 +269 mm+10.6 in (+22.1%)
1961 Jaguar E-Type
2016 Volkswagen Beetle

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Hatchback

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”΄ -269 mm-10.6 in (-18.1%)
1488 mm58.6 in
🟒 +269 mm+10.6 in (+22.1%)

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”΄ -90 liter-3.2 cu ft (-29.0%)
310 liter10.9 cu ft
🟒 +90 liter+3.2 cu ft (+40.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
905 liter32.0 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1143 kg2520 lbs
πŸ”΄ -233 kg-514 lbs (-16.9%) - πŸ”΄ -96 kg-212 lbs (-7.7%)
1239-1376 kg2732-3034 lbs
🟒 +96 kg+212 lbs (+8.4%) - 🟒 +233 kg+514 lbs (+20.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1760-1890 kg3880-4167 lbs

Roof Load:

-
50 kg110 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 15 inches
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

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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