Size comparison · drawn to scale
Renault Symbol II vs Opel Astra H: size comparison
- Length Symbol II 12 mm0.5 in longer
- Width Astra H 114 mm4 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot Symbol II 122 L4.3 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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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 Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Symbol II is 12 mm0.5 in longer, 114 mm4 in narrower and 1 mm0.0 in lower than the Astra H. Its wheelbase is 141 mm6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Symbol II | Astra H | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,261 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,261 mm | 4,249 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,249 mm | +12 mm+0.5 in +0.3% |
| Width | 1,639 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,639 mm | 1,753 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,753 mm | −114 mm−4 in −6.5% |
| Height | 1,439 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,439 mm | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | −1 mm−0.0 in −0.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,473 mm8 ft 1 in8 ft 1 in2,473 mm | 2,614 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,614 mm | −141 mm−6 in −5.4% |
| Footprint | 6.98 m²75.2 sq ft75.2 sq ft6.98 m² | 7.45 m²80.2 sq ft80.2 sq ft7.45 m² | −0.46 m²−5.0 sq ft −6.2% |
| Boot | 502 L17.7 cu ft17.7 cu ft502 L | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | +122 L+4.3 cu ft +32.1% |
| Kerb weight | 904 kg1,993 lb1,993 lb904 kg | 1,230 kg2,712 lb2,712 lb1,230 kg | −326 kg−719 lb −26.5% |
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.
Symbol II
- Single garage
- Fits 1,239 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 681 mm2 ft 3 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 739 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 431 mm1 ft 5 in each side
Astra H
- Single garage
- Fits 1,251 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 624 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 751 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 374 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Renault Symbol II or the Opel Astra H?
The Opel Astra H is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Symbol II is 12 mm longer, 114 mm narrower and 1 mm lower than the Astra H. Its wheelbase is 141 mm shorter.
Will the Renault Symbol II and the Opel Astra H fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Renault Symbol II fits with room to open the doors (1,239 mm to spare in length, 681 mm each side). The Opel Astra H fits with room to open the doors (1,251 mm to spare in length, 624 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Renault Symbol II: 502 L against 380 L in the Opel Astra H (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.