Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,840 lb – 2,885 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.7 in – 71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 14.3 in shorter (183.1 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 284 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 3,146 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 284 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 3,146 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 14.3 in shorter (183.1 in vs 168.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 14.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.1 in | 168.8 in | 14.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,863 lb | 3,146 lb | 284 lb |
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