Size comparison · drawn to scale
Renault Captur J87 vs Volkswagen Tera I: size comparison
- Length Captur J87 22 mm0.9 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height About the same height
- Boot Captur J87 27 L1.0 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 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 Captur J87 is 22 mm0.9 in longer, 5 mm0.2 in narrower and 8 mm0.3 in lower than the Tera I. Its wheelbase is 40 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Captur J87 | Tera I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,122 mm13 ft 6 in13 ft 6 in4,122 mm | 4,100 mm13 ft 5 in13 ft 5 in4,100 mm | +22 mm+0.9 in +0.5% |
| Width | 1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm | 1,783 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,783 mm | −5 mm−0.2 in −0.3% |
| Height | 1,567 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,567 mm | 1,575 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,575 mm | −8 mm−0.3 in −0.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,606 mm | 2,566 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,566 mm | +40 mm+2 in +1.6% |
| Footprint | 7.33 m²78.9 sq ft78.9 sq ft7.33 m² | 7.31 m²78.7 sq ft78.7 sq ft7.31 m² | +0.02 m²+0.2 sq ft +0.3% |
| Boot | 377 L13.3 cu ft13.3 cu ft377 L | 350 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft350 L | +27 L+1.0 cu ft +7.7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,181–1,265 kg2,604–2,789 lb2,604–2,789 lb1,181–1,265 kg | 1,154 kg2,544 lb2,544 lb1,154 kg | +27 kg+60 lb +2.3% |
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.
Captur J87
- Single garage
- Fits 1,378 mm4 ft 6 in to spare in length, 611 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 878 mm2 ft 11 in to spare in length, 361 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Tera I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,400 mm4 ft 7 in to spare in length, 609 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 900 mm2 ft 11 in to spare in length, 359 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Renault Captur J87 or the Volkswagen Tera I?
The Renault Captur J87 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Captur J87 is 22 mm longer, 5 mm narrower and 8 mm lower than the Tera I. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer.
Will the Renault Captur J87 and the Volkswagen Tera I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Renault Captur J87 fits with room to open the doors (1,378 mm to spare in length, 611 mm each side). The Volkswagen Tera I fits with room to open the doors (1,400 mm to spare in length, 609 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Renault Captur J87: 377 L against 350 L in the Volkswagen Tera I (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.
