Size comparison · drawn to scale
Chevrolet Niva vs Citroen C4 Cactus I: size comparison
- Length C4 Cactus I 109 mm4 in longer
- Width Niva 41 mm2 in wider
- Height Niva 171 mm7 in taller
- Boot C4 Cactus I 38 L1.3 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:22 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 Niva is 109 mm4 in shorter, 41 mm2 in wider and 171 mm7 in taller than the C4 Cactus I. Its wheelbase is 145 mm6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Niva | C4 Cactus I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,048 mm13 ft 3 in13 ft 3 in4,048 mm | 4,157 mm13 ft 8 in13 ft 8 in4,157 mm | −109 mm−4 in −2.6% |
| Width | 1,770 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,770 mm | 1,729 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,729 mm | +41 mm+2 in +2.4% |
| Height | 1,652 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,652 mm | 1,481 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,481 mm | +171 mm+7 in +11.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm8 ft 0 in8 ft 0 in2,450 mm | 2,595 mm8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in2,595 mm | −145 mm−6 in −5.6% |
| Footprint | 7.16 m²77.1 sq ft77.1 sq ft7.16 m² | 7.19 m²77.4 sq ft77.4 sq ft7.19 m² | −0.02 m²−0.2 sq ft −0.3% |
| Boot | 320 L11.3 cu ft11.3 cu ft320 L | 358 L12.6 cu ft12.6 cu ft358 L | −38 L−1.3 cu ft −10.6% |
| Kerb weight | 1,410 kg3,109 lb3,109 lb1,410 kg | 1,040–1,165 kg2,293–2,568 lb2,293–2,568 lb1,040–1,165 kg | +370 kg+816 lb +35.6% |
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.
Niva
- Single garage
- Fits 1,452 mm4 ft 9 in to spare in length, 615 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 952 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 365 mm1 ft 2 in each side
C4 Cactus I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,343 mm4 ft 5 in to spare in length, 636 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 843 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 386 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Chevrolet Niva or the Citroen C4 Cactus I?
The Citroen C4 Cactus I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Niva is 109 mm shorter, 41 mm wider and 171 mm taller than the C4 Cactus I. Its wheelbase is 145 mm shorter.
Will the Chevrolet Niva and the Citroen C4 Cactus I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Chevrolet Niva fits with room to open the doors (1,452 mm to spare in length, 615 mm each side). The Citroen C4 Cactus I fits with room to open the doors (1,343 mm to spare in length, 636 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Citroen C4 Cactus I: 358 L against 320 L in the Chevrolet Niva (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.
