Volkswagen Beetle vs Honda Fit Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Honda Fit
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase100.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight2,948 lb – 3,239 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Honda Fit width67.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Fit is 8.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 160.0 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 4.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 67.0 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 1.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 60.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Beetle has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 99.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 516 lb heavier (3,094 lb vs 2,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 516 lb heavier (3,094 lb vs 2,578 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.9 in)
- Width: Honda Fit is 4.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 67.0 in)
- Length: Honda Fit is 8.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 160.0 in)
- Height: Honda Fit is 1.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 60.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Fit — Honda Fit is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Honda Fit
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Fit — Honda Fit is narrower by 4.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Fit — Based on length × width (Honda Fit)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Honda Fit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 160.0 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 67.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 60.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 99.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 4.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,094 lb | 2,578 lb | 516 lb |
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