Size comparison · drawn to scale
Renault 16 I vs SEAT Leon Mk3: size comparison
- Length Leon Mk3 23 mm0.9 in longer
- Width Leon Mk3 188 mm7 in wider
- Height About the same height
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · rulers in mminches, 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 16 I is 23 mm0.9 in shorter, 188 mm7 in narrower and 9 mm0.4 in lower than the Leon Mk3.
| Dimension | 16 I | Leon Mk3 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,240 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,240 mm | 4,263 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,263 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −0.5% |
| Width | 1,628 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,628 mm | 1,816 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,816 mm | −188 mm−7 in −10.4% |
| Height | 1,450 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,450 mm | 1,459 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,459 mm | −9 mm−0.4 in −0.6% |
| Wheelbase | Not in our catalog yet | 2,636 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,636 mm | - |
| Footprint | 6.90 m²74.3 sq ft74.3 sq ft6.90 m² | 7.74 m²83.3 sq ft83.3 sq ft7.74 m² | −0.84 m²−9.0 sq ft −10.8% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,020 kg2,249 lb2,249 lb1,020 kg | 1,191–1,372 kg2,626–3,025 lb2,626–3,025 lb1,191–1,372 kg | −171 kg−377 lb −14.4% |
| Price new (EUR) | Not in our catalog yet | from about €14,990 (2013) | - |
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. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
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.
16 I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,260 mm4 ft 2 in to spare in length, 686 mm2 ft 3 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 760 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 436 mm1 ft 5 in each side
Leon Mk3
- Single garage
- Tight 1,237 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 592 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 737 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 342 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Renault 16 I or the SEAT Leon Mk3?
The SEAT Leon Mk3 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 16 I is 23 mm shorter, 188 mm narrower and 9 mm lower than the Leon Mk3.
Will the Renault 16 I and the SEAT Leon Mk3 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Renault 16 I fits with room to open the doors (1,260 mm to spare in length, 686 mm each side). The SEAT Leon Mk3 fits, but it is tight to get out (1,237 mm to spare in length, 592 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.