Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle really have?

The 2020 Volkswagen Beetle measures 168.5 in long, 71.3 in wide, 58.7 in tall, on a 100 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 2,948 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Volkswagen Beetle curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2019):

The Volkswagen Beetle measures 168.5 in long, 71.3 in wide and 58.7 in tall, on a 100 in wheelbase, weighing about 2,948 lbs.

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Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2020Config 1 of 2	BEETLE 2DR COUPE	168.5 in	71.3 in	58.7 in	100 in	2,948 lbs
2020Config 2 of 2	BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE	168.5 in	71.3 in	57.9 in	100 in	3,225 lbs
2019Config 1 of 2	BEETLE 2DR COUPE	168.5 in	71.3 in	58.7 in	100 in	2,948 lbs
2019Config 2 of 2	BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE	168.5 in	71.3 in	57.9 in	100 in	3,225 lbs
2018Config 1 of 2	BEETLE 2DR COUPE	168.5 in	71.3 in	58.7 in	100 in	2,948 lbs
2018Config 2 of 2	BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE	168.5 in	71.3 in	57.9 in	100 in	3,225 lbs
2017Config 1 of 2	BEETLE 2DR COUPE 1.8 TSI	168.5 in	71.3 in	58.7 in	100 in	2,948 lbs
2017Config 2 of 2	BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE	168.5 in	71.3 in	57.9 in	100 in	3,225 lbs
2016Config 1 of 3	BEETLE 2DR COUPE TDI	168.5 in	71.3 in	58.7 in	100 in	3,073 lbs
2016Config 2 of 3	BEETLE 2DR COUPE 1.8 TSI	168.5 in	71.3 in	58.7 in	100 in	2,948 lbs
2016Config 3 of 3	BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE	168.5 in	71.3 in	57.9 in	100 in	3,225 lbs
2015Config 1 of 4	BEETLE TRENDLINE/COMFORTLINE 1.8 TSI	168.5 in	71.3 in	58.7 in	100 in	2,948 lbs
2015Config 2 of 4	BEETLE TDI	168.5 in	71.3 in	58.7 in	100 in	3,073 lbs
2015Config 3 of 4	BEETLE SPORTLINE 2.0 TSI	168.5 in	71.3 in	58.7 in	100 in	3,135 lbs
2015Config 4 of 4	BEETLE CONVERTIBLE TRENDLINE/COMFORTLINE/SPORTLINE	168.5 in	71.3 in	57.9 in	100 in	3,225 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Volkswagen Beetle data analysis

How Volkswagen Beetle overall length varies

Across 15 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2020 Volkswagen Beetle, overall length runs from 169 inches to 169 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle (BEETLE CONVERTIBLE TRENDLINE/COMFORTLINE/SPORTLINE) at 169 inches, and the weakest to the 2020 car (BEETLE 2DR COUPE) at 169 inches — a spread of 0%. The narrow spread means any year of the Volkswagen Beetle in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2020

Average overall length for the 2020 Volkswagen Beetle is 169 inches, against 169 inches for the 2019 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Volkswagen Beetle data

This page lists every 2015 through 2020 Volkswagen Beetle record we hold for this measurement — 15 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Volkswagen Beetle numbers

The 2015 through 2020 Volkswagen Beetle entries here cover variants including BEETLE 2DR COUPE, BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE, BEETLE 2DR COUPE 1.8 TSI, BEETLE 2DR COUPE TDI, BEETLE TRENDLINE/COMFORTLINE 1.8 TSI, BEETLE TDI, BEETLE SPORTLINE 2.0 TSI and BEETLE CONVERTIBLE TRENDLINE/COMFORTLINE/SPORTLINE. 2015 is the busiest model year in the record with 4 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Volkswagen Beetle figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Volkswagen Beetle record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Volkswagen Beetle fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

71.3 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 24.7 in of total clearance, so roughly 12 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

58.7 in tall — 25.3 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

168.5 in long leaves 47.5 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 36.7 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Its wheelbase (100 in) accounts for about 59% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Volkswagen Beetle curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beetle Dimensions

How long is the Volkswagen Beetle?

The Volkswagen Beetle is 168.504 inches long, 71.2598 inches wide and 58.6614 inches tall. That is roughly 14.0 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Volkswagen Beetle fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 168.504 in long and 71.2598 in wide, the Volkswagen Beetle fits with 71 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Volkswagen Beetle weigh?

Curb weight for the Volkswagen Beetle is about 2,948 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.