Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Astra K vs Skoda Scala I: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Astra K 16 mm0.6 in wider
- Height Astra K 14 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot Scala I 97 L3.4 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 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 Astra K is 8 mm0.3 in longer, 16 mm0.6 in wider and 14 mm0.6 in taller than the Scala I. Its wheelbase is 13 mm0.5 in longer.
| Dimension | Astra K | Scala I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,370 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,370 mm | 4,362 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,362 mm | +8 mm+0.3 in +0.2% |
| Width | 1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm | 1,793 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,793 mm | +16 mm+0.6 in +0.9% |
| Height | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | 1,471 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,471 mm | +14 mm+0.6 in +1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,662 mm | 2,649 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,649 mm | +13 mm+0.5 in +0.5% |
| Footprint | 7.91 m²85.1 sq ft85.1 sq ft7.91 m² | 7.82 m²84.2 sq ft84.2 sq ft7.82 m² | +0.08 m²+0.9 sq ft +1.1% |
| Boot | 370 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft370 L | 467 L16.5 cu ft16.5 cu ft467 L | −97 L−3.4 cu ft −20.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,244–1,350 kg2,743–2,976 lb2,743–2,976 lb1,244–1,350 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. 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.
Astra K
- Single garage
- Tight 1,130 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 596 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 630 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 346 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Scala I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,138 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 604 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 638 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 354 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Astra K or the Skoda Scala I?
The Opel Astra K is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Astra K is 8 mm longer, 16 mm wider and 14 mm taller than the Scala I. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer.
Will the Opel Astra K and the Skoda Scala I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Opel Astra K fits, but it is tight to get out (1,130 mm to spare in length, 596 mm each side). The Skoda Scala I fits with room to open the doors (1,138 mm to spare in length, 604 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Skoda Scala I: 467 L against 370 L in the Opel Astra K (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.