Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Adam I vs Renault Renault 4: size comparison
- Length Adam I 35 mm1 in longer
- Width Adam I 235 mm9 in wider
- Height Adam I 14 mm0.6 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · 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 Adam I is 35 mm1 in longer, 235 mm9 in wider and 14 mm0.6 in taller than the Renault 4.
| Dimension | Adam I | Renault 4 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,698 mm12 ft 2 in12 ft 2 in3,698 mm | 3,663 mm12 ft 0 in12 ft 0 in3,663 mm | +35 mm+1 in +1.0% |
| Width | 1,720 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,720 mm | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | +235 mm+9 in +15.8% |
| Height | 1,484 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,484 mm | 1,470 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,470 mm | +14 mm+0.6 in +1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,311 mm7 ft 7 in7 ft 7 in2,311 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 6.36 m²68.5 sq ft68.5 sq ft6.36 m² | 5.44 m²58.6 sq ft58.6 sq ft5.44 m² | +0.92 m²+9.9 sq ft +16.9% |
| Boot | 170 L6.0 cu ft6.0 cu ft170 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,086 kg2,394 lb2,394 lb1,086 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.
Adam I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,802 mm5 ft 11 in to spare in length, 640 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,302 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 390 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Renault 4
- Single garage
- Fits 1,837 mm6 ft 0 in to spare in length, 758 mm2 ft 6 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,337 mm4 ft 5 in to spare in length, 508 mm1 ft 8 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Adam I or the Renault 4?
The Opel Adam I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Adam I is 35 mm longer, 235 mm wider and 14 mm taller than the Renault 4.
Will the Opel Adam I and the Renault 4 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Opel Adam I fits with room to open the doors (1,802 mm to spare in length, 640 mm each side). The Renault 4 fits with room to open the doors (1,837 mm to spare in length, 758 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.

