MINI Cooper vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. MINI Cooper · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length143.1 in – 145.6 in
- Height55.4 in – 55.5 in
- Wheelbase97.1 in
- Curb weight2,546 lb – 2,700 lb
- Width66.3 in – 66.5 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 24.5 in shorter (144.3 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 5.5 in narrower (66.4 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 100.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 519 lb heavier (2,623 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 519 lb heavier (2,623 lb vs 3,142 lb)
- Length: MINI Cooper is 24.5 in shorter (144.3 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 5.5 in narrower (66.4 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 100.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 24.5 in Check garage fit for MINI Cooper · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 5.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | MINI Cooper | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 144.3 in | 168.8 in | 24.5 in |
| Width | 66.4 in | 71.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 58.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 100.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,623 lb | 3,142 lb | 519 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 143.1 in – 145.6 in).
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