Size comparison · drawn to scale
Moskvich-403 vs Moskvich-408: size comparison
- Length Moskvich-408 50 mm2 in longer
- Width Moskvich-408 10 mm0.4 in wider
- Height Moskvich-403 120 mm5 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 Moskvich-403 is 50 mm2 in shorter, 10 mm0.4 in narrower and 120 mm5 in taller than the Moskvich-408. Its wheelbase is 20 mm0.8 in shorter.
| Dimension | Moskvich-403 | Moskvich-408 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,040 mm13 ft 3 in13 ft 3 in4,040 mm | 4,090 mm13 ft 5 in13 ft 5 in4,090 mm | −50 mm−2 in −1.2% |
| Width | 1,540 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,540 mm | 1,550 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,550 mm | −10 mm−0.4 in −0.6% |
| Height | 1,600 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,600 mm | 1,480 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,480 mm | +120 mm+5 in +8.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm7 ft 10 in7 ft 10 in2,380 mm | 2,400 mm7 ft 10 in7 ft 10 in2,400 mm | −20 mm−0.8 in −0.8% |
| Footprint | 6.22 m²67.0 sq ft67.0 sq ft6.22 m² | 6.34 m²68.2 sq ft68.2 sq ft6.34 m² | −0.12 m²−1.3 sq ft −1.9% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 372 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft372 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 900 kg1,984 lb1,984 lb900 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.
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.
Moskvich-403
- Single garage
- Fits 1,460 mm4 ft 9 in to spare in length, 730 mm2 ft 5 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 960 mm3 ft 2 in to spare in length, 480 mm1 ft 7 in each side
Moskvich-408
- Single garage
- Fits 1,410 mm4 ft 8 in to spare in length, 725 mm2 ft 5 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 910 mm3 ft 0 in to spare in length, 475 mm1 ft 7 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Moskvich-403 or the Moskvich-408?
The Moskvich-408 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Moskvich-403 is 50 mm shorter, 10 mm narrower and 120 mm taller than the Moskvich-408. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter.
Will the Moskvich-403 and the Moskvich-408 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Moskvich-403 fits with room to open the doors (1,460 mm to spare in length, 730 mm each side). The Moskvich-408 fits with room to open the doors (1,410 mm to spare in length, 725 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.