Volkswagen Beetle vs BMW X2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · BMW X2
- Length168.7 in – 168.8 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.1 in
- Wheelbase100.0 in – 100.1 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,020 lb – 3,272 lb
- Width71.7 in – 71.9 in
- BMW X2 width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.4 in shorter (168.8 in vs 172.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: BMW X2 is 1.6 in taller (58.5 in vs 60.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X2 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X2 is 446 lb heavier (3,146 lb vs 3,592 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X2 is 446 lb heavier (3,146 lb vs 3,592 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X2 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: BMW X2 is 1.6 in taller (58.5 in vs 60.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.4 in shorter (168.8 in vs 172.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for BMW X2
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | BMW X2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 172.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 71.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 60.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 105.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,146 lb | 3,592 lb | 446 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.7 in – 168.8 in).
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