Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Yaris · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length153.5 in – 154.7 in
- Height59.4 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,295 lb – 2,315 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 14.3 in shorter (154.1 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 4.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 0.9 in taller (59.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 709 lb heavier (2,305 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 709 lb heavier (2,305 lb vs 3,014 lb)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 14.3 in shorter (154.1 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 4.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Yaris is 0.9 in taller (59.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 99.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 14.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Yaris · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Yaris | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 154.1 in | 168.4 in | 14.3 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 71.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 58.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 99.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,305 lb | 3,014 lb | 709 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 153.5 in – 154.7 in).
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