1962 Peel P50 vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show over 318.9 cm of separation between the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus and 1962 Peel P50, which is a huge difference. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is a staggering 76.1 cm wider than the 1962 Peel P50, we're looking at two different worlds here. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus towers 30.7 cm above the 1962 Peel P50. The extra 5.2 cm of clearance helps the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus feel a bit more robust in daily driving. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus and 1962 Peel P50 exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 145.1 cm wheelbase gap.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
456.1 cm (+318.9)
Height
120 cm
150.7 cm (+30.7)
Body width
99.1 cm
175.2 cm (+76.1)
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
17.9 cm (+5.2)
Wheelbase
120 cm
265.1 cm (+145.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
8 m² (+6.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Body width
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus has 521 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats up, which is above average compared to the class average for sedan. With its seats down, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus has 1,050 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
521 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,050 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
N/A
154.8 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
N/A
88.4 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers more practicality with its 4 doors compared to the 1-door layout of the 1962 Peel P50. With 4 more seats, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is the definitive people-hauler in this comparison. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 6.4 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus in a standard bay. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 1962 Peel P50’s 1,041 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
1
4 (+3)
Max. seats
1
5 (+4)
Turning circle
3.7 m
10.1 m (+6.4)
Curb weight
59 kg
1,100 kg (+1,041)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus fit in a standard parking space?
1962 Peel P50 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 87.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
2022 Volkswagen Virtus parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Peel and Volkswagen documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.