Ford Fiesta vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Fiesta · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length160.1 in – 173.6 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,578 lb
- Width67.8 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 1.6 in shorter (166.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 3.4 in narrower (67.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 457 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 457 lb heavier (2,558 lb vs 3,014 lb)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 3.4 in narrower (67.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 99.9 in)
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 1.6 in shorter (166.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Fiesta · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fiesta — Based on length × width (Ford Fiesta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fiesta | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 168.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 71.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 99.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,558 lb | 3,014 lb | 457 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 160.1 in – 173.6 in).
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