Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Astra L vs Volvo V40 I: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Astra L 58 mm2 in wider
- Height About the same height
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 L is 5 mm0.2 in longer, 58 mm2 in wider and 4 mm0.2 in lower than the V40 I. Its wheelbase is 28 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | Astra L | V40 I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,374 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,374 mm | 4,369 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,369 mm | +5 mm+0.2 in +0.1% |
| Width | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | 1,802 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,802 mm | +58 mm+2 in +3.2% |
| Height | 1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm | 1,445 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,445 mm | −4 mm−0.2 in −0.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,675 mm | 2,647 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,647 mm | +28 mm+1 in +1.1% |
| Footprint | 8.14 m²87.6 sq ft87.6 sq ft8.14 m² | 7.87 m²84.7 sq ft84.7 sq ft7.87 m² | +0.26 m²+2.8 sq ft +3.3% |
| Boot | 422 L14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft422 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,332–1,678 kg2,937–3,699 lb2,937–3,699 lb1,332–1,678 kg | 1,453–1,486 kg3,203–3,276 lb3,203–3,276 lb1,453–1,486 kg | −121 kg−267 lb −8.3% |
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 L
- Single garage
- Tight 1,126 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 626 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Astra L or the Volvo V40 I?
The Opel Astra L is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Astra L is 5 mm longer, 58 mm wider and 4 mm lower than the V40 I. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer.
Will the Opel Astra L 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 L fits, but it is tight to get out (1,126 mm to spare in length, 570 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.
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.