Audi TT vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Audi TT · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length164.5 in
- Height53.5 in
- Wheelbase97.2 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,153 lb – 3,307 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi TT is 3.9 in shorter (164.5 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.3 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 5.0 in taller (53.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (97.2 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 216 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 5.0 in taller (53.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi TT is 216 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,014 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (97.2 in vs 99.9 in)
- Length: Audi TT is 3.9 in shorter (164.5 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.3 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi TT — Audi TT is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Audi TT · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi TT | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.5 in | 168.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 53.5 in | 58.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 99.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,014 lb | 216 lb |
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