Size comparison · drawn to scale
Nissan Almera N16 vs Renault 16 I: size comparison
- Length 16 I 43 mm2 in longer
- Width Almera N16 78 mm3 in wider
- Height About the same height
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · rulers in mminches, grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Almera N16 is 43 mm2 in shorter, 78 mm3 in wider and 2 mm0.1 in lower than the 16 I.
| Dimension | Almera N16 | 16 I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,197 mm13 ft 9 in13 ft 9 in4,197 mm | 4,240 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,240 mm | −43 mm−2 in −1.0% |
| Width | 1,706 mm5 ft 7 in5 ft 7 in1,706 mm | 1,628 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,628 mm | +78 mm+3 in +4.8% |
| Height | 1,448 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,448 mm | 1,450 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,450 mm | −2 mm−0.1 in −0.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,535 mm8 ft 4 in8 ft 4 in2,535 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 7.16 m²77.1 sq ft77.1 sq ft7.16 m² | 6.90 m²74.3 sq ft74.3 sq ft6.90 m² | +0.26 m²+2.8 sq ft +3.7% |
| Boot | 355 L12.5 cu ft12.5 cu ft355 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,329–1,363 kg2,930–3,005 lb2,930–3,005 lb1,329–1,363 kg | 1,020 kg2,249 lb2,249 lb1,020 kg | +309 kg+681 lb +30.3% |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €13,690 (2000) | 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. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
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.
Almera N16
- Single garage
- Fits 1,303 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 647 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 803 mm2 ft 8 in to spare in length, 397 mm1 ft 4 in each side
16 I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,260 mm4 ft 2 in to spare in length, 686 mm2 ft 3 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 760 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 436 mm1 ft 5 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Nissan Almera N16 or the Renault 16 I?
The Nissan Almera N16 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Almera N16 is 43 mm shorter, 78 mm wider and 2 mm lower than the 16 I.
Will the Nissan Almera N16 and the Renault 16 I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Nissan Almera N16 fits with room to open the doors (1,303 mm to spare in length, 647 mm each side). The Renault 16 I fits with room to open the doors (1,260 mm to spare in length, 686 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.
