Porsche 356 1963–1965 vs Volkswagen Beetle 1997–2005 size comparison

Volkswagen Beetle 1997–2005 is 71 mm (1.8%) longer than Porsche 356 1963–1965. It is 54 mm (3.2%) wider, 183 mm (13.9%) taller and 408 mm (19.4%) longer in wheelbase.

Dimension	Porsche 356 1963–1965	Volkswagen Beetle 1997–2005	Difference
Length	4010 mm	4081 mm	+71 mm (+1.8%)
Width	1670 mm	1724 mm	+54 mm (+3.2%)
Height	1315 mm	1498 mm	+183 mm (+13.9%)
Wheelbase	2100 mm	2508 mm	+408 mm (+19.4%)

Porsche 356 1963–1965 dimensions · Volkswagen Beetle 1997–2005 dimensions