1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 28 mm (1.10 in) (0.7 %) advantage over the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 4260 mm (167.72 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible stretches to 1825 mm (71.85 in), making it 195 mm (7.68 in) (10.7 %) wider than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reaches 1473 mm (57.99 in), which is 183 mm (7.20 in) (12.4 %) taller than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1290 mm (50.79 in).

Overall, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is longer, wider and taller than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Length
4260 mm167.7 in
4288 mm168.8 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1825 mm71.9 in
Height
1290 mm50.8 in
1473 mm58.0 in

1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Side View Left
4260 mm167.7 in πŸ”΄ -28 mm-1.1 in (-0.7%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Side View Left
4288 mm168.8 in 🟒 +28 mm+1.1 in (+0.7%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -195 mm-7.7 in (-10.7%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Front View
1825 mm71.9 in 🟒 +195 mm+7.7 in (+12.0%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
1290 mm50.8 in πŸ”΄ -183 mm-7.2 in (-12.4%)
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +183 mm+7.2 in (+14.2%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Cabriolet

Model Year:

1970
2016

Production:

1966-1993 Discontinued Model
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4260 mm167.7 in
πŸ”΄ -28 mm-1.1 in (-0.7%)
4288 mm168.8 in
🟒 +28 mm+1.1 in (+0.7%)

Width:

1630 mm64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -195 mm-7.7 in (-10.7%)
1825 mm71.9 in
🟒 +195 mm+7.7 in (+12.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2021 mm79.6 in

Height:

1290 mm50.8 in
πŸ”΄ -183 mm-7.2 in (-12.4%)
1473 mm58.0 in
🟒 +183 mm+7.2 in (+14.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
136 mm5.4 in

Trunk Capacity:

300 liter10.6 cu ft
🟒 +75 liter+2.6 cu ft (+33.3%)
225 liter7.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -75 liter-2.6 cu ft (-25.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

500 liter17.7 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -213 kg-470 lbs (-14.7%) - πŸ”΄ -40 kg-88 lbs (-3.0%)
1320-1453 kg2910-3203 lbs
🟒 +40 kg+88 lbs (+3.1%) - 🟒 +213 kg+470 lbs (+17.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1790-1920 kg3946-4233 lbs

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 14 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:

  • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | 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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