Kia Niro vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.7 in – 71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.8 in shorter (171.5 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 0.7 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 1.9 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 51 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 3,146 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 1.9 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.8 in shorter (171.5 in vs 168.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 51 lb heavier (3,197 lb vs 3,146 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 168.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 5.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,197 lb | 3,146 lb | 51 lb |
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