Size comparison · drawn to scale
Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 vs Volkswagen Golf Mk4: size comparison
- Length Golf Mk4 65 mm3 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height Zoe Z.E. 40 118 mm5 in taller
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 Zoe Z.E. 40 is 65 mm3 in shorter, 5 mm0.2 in narrower and 118 mm5 in taller than the Golf Mk4. Its wheelbase is 77 mm3 in longer.
| Dimension | Zoe Z.E. 40 | Golf Mk4 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,084 mm13 ft 5 in13 ft 5 in4,084 mm | 4,149 mm13 ft 7 in13 ft 7 in4,149 mm | −65 mm−3 in −1.6% |
| Width | 1,730 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,730 mm | 1,735 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,735 mm | −5 mm−0.2 in −0.3% |
| Height | 1,562 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,562 mm | 1,444 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,444 mm | +118 mm+5 in +8.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,588 mm8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in2,588 mm | 2,511 mm8 ft 3 in8 ft 3 in2,511 mm | +77 mm+3 in +3.1% |
| Footprint | 7.07 m²76.1 sq ft76.1 sq ft7.07 m² | 7.20 m²77.5 sq ft77.5 sq ft7.20 m² | −0.13 m²−1.4 sq ft −1.9% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 330 L11.7 cu ft11.7 cu ft330 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,548–1,576 kg3,413–3,474 lb3,413–3,474 lb1,548–1,576 kg | 1,113 kg2,454 lb2,454 lb1,113 kg | +435 kg+959 lb +39.1% |
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.
Zoe Z.E. 40
- Single garage
- Fits 1,416 mm4 ft 8 in to spare in length, 635 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 916 mm3 ft 0 in to spare in length, 385 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Golf Mk4
- Single garage
- Fits 1,351 mm4 ft 5 in to spare in length, 633 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 851 mm2 ft 10 in to spare in length, 383 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 or the Volkswagen Golf Mk4?
The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Zoe Z.E. 40 is 65 mm shorter, 5 mm narrower and 118 mm taller than the Golf Mk4. Its wheelbase is 77 mm longer.
Will the Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 and the Volkswagen Golf Mk4 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 fits with room to open the doors (1,416 mm to spare in length, 635 mm each side). The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 fits with room to open the doors (1,351 mm to spare in length, 633 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.