Size comparison · drawn to scale
BYD Seagull I vs Ford Fiesta B299: size comparison
- Length Seagull I 40 mm2 in longer
- Width Seagull I 11 mm0.4 in wider
- Height Seagull I 137 mm5 in taller
- Boot Seagull I 18 L0.6 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 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 Seagull I is 40 mm2 in longer, 11 mm0.4 in wider and 137 mm5 in taller than the Fiesta B299. Its wheelbase is 11 mm0.4 in longer.
| Dimension | Seagull I | Fiesta B299 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,990 mm13 ft 1 in13 ft 1 in3,990 mm | 3,950 mm13 ft 0 in13 ft 0 in3,950 mm | +40 mm+2 in +1.0% |
| Width | 1,720 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,720 mm | 1,709 mm5 ft 7 in5 ft 7 in1,709 mm | +11 mm+0.4 in +0.6% |
| Height | 1,590 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,590 mm | 1,453 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,453 mm | +137 mm+5 in +9.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm8 ft 2 in8 ft 2 in2,500 mm | 2,489 mm8 ft 2 in8 ft 2 in2,489 mm | +11 mm+0.4 in +0.4% |
| Footprint | 6.86 m²73.9 sq ft73.9 sq ft6.86 m² | 6.75 m²72.7 sq ft72.7 sq ft6.75 m² | +0.11 m²+1.2 sq ft +1.7% |
| Boot | 308 L10.9 cu ft10.9 cu ft308 L | 290 L10.2 cu ft10.2 cu ft290 L | +18 L+0.6 cu ft +6.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,294–1,390 kg2,853–3,064 lb2,853–3,064 lb1,294–1,390 kg | 1,054–1,091 kg2,324–2,405 lb2,324–2,405 lb1,054–1,091 kg | +240 kg+529 lb +22.8% |
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.
Seagull I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,510 mm4 ft 11 in to spare in length, 640 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,010 mm3 ft 4 in to spare in length, 390 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Fiesta B299
- Single garage
- Fits 1,550 mm5 ft 1 in to spare in length, 646 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,050 mm3 ft 5 in to spare in length, 396 mm1 ft 4 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BYD Seagull I or the Ford Fiesta B299?
The BYD Seagull I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Seagull I is 40 mm longer, 11 mm wider and 137 mm taller than the Fiesta B299. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer.
Will the BYD Seagull I and the Ford Fiesta B299 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BYD Seagull I fits with room to open the doors (1,510 mm to spare in length, 640 mm each side). The Ford Fiesta B299 fits with room to open the doors (1,550 mm to spare in length, 646 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BYD Seagull I: 308 L against 290 L in the Ford Fiesta B299 (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.