Size comparison · drawn to scale
Skoda Scala I vs Audi A3 8Y: size comparison
- Length Scala I 19 mm0.7 in longer
- Width A3 8Y 23 mm0.9 in wider
- Height Scala I 22 mm0.9 in taller
- Boot Scala I 87 L3.1 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Scala I is 19 mm0.7 in longer, 23 mm0.9 in narrower and 22 mm0.9 in taller than the A3 8Y. Its wheelbase is 13 mm0.5 in longer.
| Dimension | Scala I | A3 8Y | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,362 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,362 mm | 4,343 mm14 ft 3 in14 ft 3 in4,343 mm | +19 mm+0.7 in +0.4% |
| Width | 1,793 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,793 mm | 1,816 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,816 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −1.3% |
| Height | 1,471 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,471 mm | 1,449 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,449 mm | +22 mm+0.9 in +1.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,649 mm | 2,636 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,636 mm | +13 mm+0.5 in +0.5% |
| Footprint | 7.82 m²84.2 sq ft84.2 sq ft7.82 m² | 7.89 m²84.9 sq ft84.9 sq ft7.89 m² | −0.07 m²−0.7 sq ft −0.8% |
| Boot | 467 L16.5 cu ft16.5 cu ft467 L | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | +87 L+3.1 cu ft +22.9% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,355–1,470 kg2,987–3,241 lb2,987–3,241 lb1,355–1,470 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Scala I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,138 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 604 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 638 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 354 mm1 ft 2 in each side
A3 8Y
- Single garage
- Tight 1,157 mm3 ft 10 in to spare in length, 592 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 657 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 342 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Skoda Scala I or the Audi A3 8Y?
The Audi A3 8Y is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Scala I is 19 mm longer, 23 mm narrower and 22 mm taller than the A3 8Y. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer.
Will the Skoda Scala I and the Audi A3 8Y fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Skoda Scala I fits with room to open the doors (1,138 mm to spare in length, 604 mm each side). The Audi A3 8Y fits, but it is tight to get out (1,157 mm to spare in length, 592 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Skoda Scala I: 467 L against 380 L in the Audi A3 8Y (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.