Chrysler Crossfire vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Crossfire · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length159.8 in
- Height51.5 in – 51.8 in
- Wheelbase94.5 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,061 lb – 3,140 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chrysler Crossfire is 9.0 in shorter (159.8 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Chrysler Crossfire is 2.4 in narrower (69.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 6.6 in taller (51.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 100.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 42 lb heavier (3,101 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 6.6 in taller (51.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 100.1 in)
- Length: Chrysler Crossfire is 9.0 in shorter (159.8 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Chrysler Crossfire is 2.4 in narrower (69.5 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChrysler Crossfire — Chrysler Crossfire is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Crossfire · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingChrysler Crossfire — Chrysler Crossfire is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChrysler Crossfire — Based on length × width (Chrysler Crossfire)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chrysler Crossfire | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 159.8 in | 168.8 in | 9.0 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 58.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 100.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,101 lb | 3,142 lb | 42 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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