Size comparison · drawn to scale
Smart Forfour W453 vs Ford Fiesta I: size comparison
- Length Fiesta I 70 mm3 in longer
- Width Forfour W453 98 mm4 in wider
- Height Forfour W453 194 mm8 in taller
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 Forfour W453 is 70 mm3 in shorter, 98 mm4 in wider and 194 mm8 in taller than the Fiesta I. Its wheelbase is 206 mm8 in longer.
| Dimension | Forfour W453 | Fiesta I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,495 mm11 ft 6 in11 ft 6 in3,495 mm | 3,565 mm11 ft 8 in11 ft 8 in3,565 mm | −70 mm−3 in −2.0% |
| Width | 1,665 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,665 mm | 1,567 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,567 mm | +98 mm+4 in +6.3% |
| Height | 1,554 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,554 mm | 1,360 mm4 ft 6 in4 ft 6 in1,360 mm | +194 mm+8 in +14.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,492 mm8 ft 2 in8 ft 2 in2,492 mm | 2,286 mm7 ft 6 in7 ft 6 in2,286 mm | +206 mm+8 in +9.0% |
| Footprint | 5.82 m²62.6 sq ft62.6 sq ft5.82 m² | 5.59 m²60.1 sq ft60.1 sq ft5.59 m² | +0.23 m²+2.5 sq ft +4.2% |
| Boot | 185 L6.5 cu ft6.5 cu ft185 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 995–1,200 kg2,194–2,646 lb2,194–2,646 lb995–1,200 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
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.
Forfour W453
- Single garage
- Fits 2,005 mm6 ft 7 in to spare in length, 668 mm2 ft 2 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,505 mm4 ft 11 in to spare in length, 418 mm1 ft 4 in each side
Fiesta I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,935 mm6 ft 4 in to spare in length, 717 mm2 ft 4 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,435 mm4 ft 8 in to spare in length, 467 mm1 ft 6 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Smart Forfour W453 or the Ford Fiesta I?
The Smart Forfour W453 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Forfour W453 is 70 mm shorter, 98 mm wider and 194 mm taller than the Fiesta I. Its wheelbase is 206 mm longer.
Will the Smart Forfour W453 and the Ford Fiesta I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Smart Forfour W453 fits with room to open the doors (2,005 mm to spare in length, 668 mm each side). The Ford Fiesta I fits with room to open the doors (1,935 mm to spare in length, 717 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
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.