Volkswagen Beetle vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Toyota Corolla
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,089 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 11.3 in shorter (168.4 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.8 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.8 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 247 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,767 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 247 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,767 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 11.3 in shorter (168.4 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.8 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 102.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.8 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 179.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 102.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lb | 2,767 lb | 247 lb |
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