Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volvo 480 I vs Nissan Almera N16: size comparison
- Length 480 I 61 mm2 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height Almera N16 130 mm5 in taller
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 Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 480 I is 61 mm2 in longer, 4 mm0.2 in wider and 130 mm5 in lower than the Almera N16. Its wheelbase is 32 mm1 in shorter.
| Dimension | 480 I | Almera N16 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,258 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,258 mm | 4,197 mm13 ft 9 in13 ft 9 in4,197 mm | +61 mm+2 in +1.5% |
| Width | 1,710 mm5 ft 7 in5 ft 7 in1,710 mm | 1,706 mm5 ft 7 in5 ft 7 in1,706 mm | +4 mm+0.2 in +0.2% |
| Height | 1,318 mm4 ft 4 in4 ft 4 in1,318 mm | 1,448 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,448 mm | −130 mm−5 in −9.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,503 mm8 ft 3 in8 ft 3 in2,503 mm | 2,535 mm8 ft 4 in8 ft 4 in2,535 mm | −32 mm−1 in −1.3% |
| Footprint | 7.28 m²78.4 sq ft78.4 sq ft7.28 m² | 7.16 m²77.1 sq ft77.1 sq ft7.16 m² | +0.12 m²+1.3 sq ft +1.7% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 355 L12.5 cu ft12.5 cu ft355 L | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,329–1,363 kg2,930–3,005 lb2,930–3,005 lb1,329–1,363 kg | - |
| Price new (EUR) | Not in our catalog yet | from about €13,690 (2000) | - |
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.
480 I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,242 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 645 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 742 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 395 mm1 ft 4 in 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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volvo 480 I or the Nissan Almera N16?
The Volvo 480 I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 480 I is 61 mm longer, 4 mm wider and 130 mm lower than the Almera N16. Its wheelbase is 32 mm shorter.
Will the Volvo 480 I and the Nissan Almera N16 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volvo 480 I fits with room to open the doors (1,242 mm to spare in length, 645 mm each side). The Nissan Almera N16 fits with room to open the doors (1,303 mm to spare in length, 647 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.