Ford Fiesta vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Fiesta · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length159.7 in – 173.6 in
- Height57.2 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,720 lb
- Width67.8 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 1.8 in shorter (166.6 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 3.4 in narrower (67.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 100.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 489 lb heavier (2,629 lb vs 3,118 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 489 lb heavier (2,629 lb vs 3,118 lb)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 3.4 in narrower (67.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 100.0 in)
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 1.8 in shorter (166.6 in vs 168.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is shorter by 1.8 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 | 166.6 in | 168.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 71.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 100.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,629 lb | 3,118 lb | 489 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.7 in – 173.6 in).
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