Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Beetle vs Ford Fiesta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Ford Fiesta

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in – 71.9 in
  • Ford Fiesta width67.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Fiesta is 2.1 in shorter (168.8 in vs 166.6 in)
  • Width: Ford Fiesta is 4.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.9 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 98.0 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 518 lb heavier (3,146 lb vs 2,629 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 518 lb heavier (3,146 lb vs 2,629 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Fiesta is 4.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 67.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 98.0 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.0 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.9 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Ford Fiesta
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 4.0 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Fiesta — Based on length × width (Ford Fiesta)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen BeetleFord FiestaDifference
Length168.8 in166.6 in2.1 in
Width71.8 in67.8 in4.0 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in0.9 in
Wheelbase100.0 in98.0 in2.0 in
Ground clearance5.9 in6.0 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,146 lb2,629 lb518 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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