Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Beetle vs Ford Fiesta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Ford Fiesta

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

Side view
  • Length168.8 in
  • Height58.0 in – 58.6 in
  • Wheelbase100.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
  • Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,239 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.9 in
  • Ford Fiesta width67.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Fiesta is 2.2 in shorter (168.8 in vs 166.6 in)
  • Width: Ford Fiesta is 4.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 98.0 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 6.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 514 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,629 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 514 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,629 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Fiesta is 4.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 67.8 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 6.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 98.0 in)
  5. Length: Ford Fiesta is 2.2 in shorter (168.8 in vs 166.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Ford Fiesta
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 4.1 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Fiesta — Based on length × width (Ford Fiesta)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen BeetleFord FiestaDifference
Length168.8 in166.6 in2.2 in
Width71.9 in67.8 in4.1 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in0.6 in
Wheelbase100.1 in98.0 in2.1 in
Ground clearance5.7 in6.0 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,142 lb2,629 lb514 lb

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