MINI Cooper vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. MINI Cooper · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length146.6 in – 146.8 in
- Height54.3 in – 55.4 in
- Wheelbase97.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,535 lb – 2,701 lb
- Width66.3 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 21.7 in shorter (146.7 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 4.9 in narrower (66.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.7 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 396 lb heavier (2,618 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 396 lb heavier (2,618 lb vs 3,014 lb)
- Length: MINI Cooper is 21.7 in shorter (146.7 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 4.9 in narrower (66.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.7 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 99.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 21.7 in Check garage fit for MINI Cooper · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 4.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | MINI Cooper | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 146.7 in | 168.4 in | 21.7 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 71.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 58.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 99.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,618 lb | 3,014 lb | 396 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 146.6 in – 146.8 in).
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