Honda Fit vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda Fit · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length160.0 in
- Height60.0 in
- Wheelbase99.6 in
- Ground clearance4.4 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight2,513 lb – 2,642 lb
- Width67.0 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Fit is 8.4 in shorter (160.0 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 4.2 in narrower (67.0 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 1.8 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 100.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 591 lb heavier (2,578 lb vs 3,169 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 591 lb heavier (2,578 lb vs 3,169 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.6 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 4.2 in narrower (67.0 in vs 71.2 in)
- Length: Honda Fit is 8.4 in shorter (160.0 in vs 168.4 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 1.8 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Fit — Honda Fit is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Fit · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Fit — Honda Fit is narrower by 4.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Fit — Based on length × width (Honda Fit)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Fit | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 160.0 in | 168.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 67.0 in | 71.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 58.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 100.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,578 lb | 3,169 lb | 591 lb |
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