Volkswagen Type 3 dimensions 1961–1973
The Volkswagen Type 3 (1961–1973) is 422.5 cm long, 160.5 cm wide and 147.5 cm tall, with a 240 cm wheelbase. In size it is closest to the Wartburg 353 (1966, 0.5 cm shorter) and the Renault 16 (1965, 1.5 cm longer).
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No figure yet: width incl. mirrors, ground clearance, boot (seats up), boot (seats folded)
Sources: Wikipedia: Volkswagen Type 3 · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "Type 3"; production 1961–1973 2,542,382 built. Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the Volkswagen Type 3 fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits comfortably57.5 cm spare in length; with mirrors (180.5 cm wide (est.) including mirrors) about 29.8 cm free each side for opening doors.
UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door
Fits, but tightLittle room to walk round; not enough width to open the doors fully. Height 147.5 cm vs a 198 cm door.
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Volkswagen Type 3 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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