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Opel Astra K vs Volvo V40 I: size comparison

  • Length About the same length
  • Width About the same width
  • Height Astra K 40 mm2 in taller

Car 1 blue, solid outline

Astra K Opel · 2015–2021 · Hatchback Astra K 4,370 × 1,809 × 1,485 mm14 ft 4 in × 5 ft 11 in × 4 ft 10 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

V40 I Volvo · 2012–2019 · Hatchback V40 I 4,369 × 1,802 × 1,445 mm14 ft 4 in × 5 ft 11 in × 4 ft 9 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: Astra K
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: V40 I
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,662 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,370 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,485 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,647 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,369 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,445 mm4 ft 9 in

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

Dimensions and difference

The Astra K is 1 mm0.0 in longer, 7 mm0.3 in wider and 40 mm2 in taller than the V40 I. Its wheelbase is 15 mm0.6 in longer.

DimensionAstra KV40 IDifference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,370 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,370 mm4,369 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,369 mm +1 mm+0.0 in
Width1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm1,802 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,802 mm +7 mm+0.3 in +0.4%
Height1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm1,445 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,445 mm +40 mm+2 in +2.8%
Wheelbase2,662 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,662 mm2,647 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,647 mm +15 mm+0.6 in +0.6%
Footprint7.91 m²85.1 sq ft85.1 sq ft7.91 m²7.87 m²84.7 sq ft84.7 sq ft7.87 m² +0.03 m²+0.3 sq ft +0.4%
Boot370 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft370 LNot in our catalog yet -
Kerb weight1,244–1,350 kg2,743–2,976 lb2,743–2,976 lb1,244–1,350 kg1,453–1,486 kg3,203–3,276 lb3,203–3,276 lb1,453–1,486 kg −209 kg−461 lb −14.4%

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

V40 I

Single garage
Tight 1,131 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 599 mm2 ft 0 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 631 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 349 mm1 ft 2 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Opel Astra K or the Volvo V40 I?

They are practically the same size. The Astra K is 1 mm longer, 7 mm wider and 40 mm taller than the V40 I. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer.

Will the Opel Astra K and the Volvo V40 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 Volvo V40 I fits, but it is tight to get out (1,131 mm to spare in length, 599 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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