Size comparison · drawn to scale
Renault Symbioz I vs Nissan Qashqai III: size comparison
- Length Qashqai III 12 mm0.5 in longer
- Width Qashqai III 38 mm1 in wider
- Height Qashqai III 50 mm2 in taller
- Boot Symbioz I 72 L2.5 cu ft more
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 Symbioz I is 12 mm0.5 in shorter, 38 mm1 in narrower and 50 mm2 in lower than the Qashqai III. Its wheelbase is 27 mm1 in shorter.
| Dimension | Symbioz I | Qashqai III | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,413 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,413 mm | 4,425 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,425 mm | −12 mm−0.5 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,797 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,797 mm | 1,835 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,835 mm | −38 mm−1 in −2.1% |
| Height | 1,575 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,575 mm | 1,625 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,625 mm | −50 mm−2 in −3.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,638 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,638 mm | 2,665 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,665 mm | −27 mm−1 in −1.0% |
| Footprint | 7.93 m²85.4 sq ft85.4 sq ft7.93 m² | 8.12 m²87.4 sq ft87.4 sq ft8.12 m² | −0.19 m²−2.0 sq ft −2.3% |
| Boot | 576 L20.3 cu ft20.3 cu ft576 L | 504 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft504 L | +72 L+2.5 cu ft +14.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,436–1,498 kg3,166–3,303 lb3,166–3,303 lb1,436–1,498 kg | 1,405–1,699 kg3,097–3,746 lb3,097–3,746 lb1,405–1,699 kg | +31 kg+68 lb +2.2% |
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.
Symbioz I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,087 mm3 ft 7 in to spare in length, 602 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 587 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 352 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Qashqai III
- Single garage
- Tight 1,075 mm3 ft 6 in to spare in length, 583 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 575 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 333 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Renault Symbioz I or the Nissan Qashqai III?
The Nissan Qashqai III is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Symbioz I is 12 mm shorter, 38 mm narrower and 50 mm lower than the Qashqai III. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter.
Will the Renault Symbioz I and the Nissan Qashqai III fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Renault Symbioz I fits with room to open the doors (1,087 mm to spare in length, 602 mm each side). The Nissan Qashqai III fits, but it is tight to get out (1,075 mm to spare in length, 583 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Renault Symbioz I: 576 L against 504 L in the Nissan Qashqai III (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
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.
