Size comparison · drawn to scale
Smart Forfour W453 vs Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA0: size comparison
- Length Forfour W453 100 mm4 in longer
- Width Forfour W453 190 mm7 in wider
- Height i-MiEV HA0 46 mm2 in taller
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 Forfour W453 is 100 mm4 in longer, 190 mm7 in wider and 46 mm2 in lower than the i-MiEV HA0. Its wheelbase is 58 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Forfour W453 | i-MiEV HA0 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,495 mm11 ft 6 in11 ft 6 in3,495 mm | 3,395 mm11 ft 2 in11 ft 2 in3,395 mm | +100 mm+4 in +2.9% |
| Width | 1,665 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,665 mm | 1,475 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,475 mm | +190 mm+7 in +12.9% |
| Height | 1,554 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,554 mm | 1,600 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,600 mm | −46 mm−2 in −2.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,492 mm8 ft 2 in8 ft 2 in2,492 mm | 2,550 mm8 ft 4 in8 ft 4 in2,550 mm | −58 mm−2 in −2.3% |
| Footprint | 5.82 m²62.6 sq ft62.6 sq ft5.82 m² | 5.01 m²53.9 sq ft53.9 sq ft5.01 m² | +0.81 m²+8.7 sq ft +16.2% |
| 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 | 1,080 kg2,381 lb2,381 lb1,080 kg | −85 kg−187 lb −7.9% |
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
i-MiEV HA0
- Single garage
- Fits 2,105 mm6 ft 11 in to spare in length, 763 mm2 ft 6 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,605 mm5 ft 3 in to spare in length, 513 mm1 ft 8 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Smart Forfour W453 or the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA0?
The Smart Forfour W453 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Forfour W453 is 100 mm longer, 190 mm wider and 46 mm lower than the i-MiEV HA0. Its wheelbase is 58 mm shorter.
Will the Smart Forfour W453 and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA0 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 Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA0 fits with room to open the doors (2,105 mm to spare in length, 763 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.