Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Polo VI vs Renault Zoe Z.E. 40: size comparison
- Length Zoe Z.E. 40 31 mm1 in longer
- Width Polo VI 21 mm0.8 in wider
- Height Zoe Z.E. 40 124 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 Polo VI is 31 mm1 in shorter, 21 mm0.8 in wider and 124 mm5 in lower than the Zoe Z.E. 40. Its wheelbase is 24 mm0.9 in shorter.
| Dimension | Polo VI | Zoe Z.E. 40 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,053 mm13 ft 4 in13 ft 4 in4,053 mm | 4,084 mm13 ft 5 in13 ft 5 in4,084 mm | −31 mm−1 in −0.8% |
| Width | 1,751 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,751 mm | 1,730 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,730 mm | +21 mm+0.8 in +1.2% |
| Height | 1,438 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,438 mm | 1,562 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,562 mm | −124 mm−5 in −7.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,564 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,564 mm | 2,588 mm8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in2,588 mm | −24 mm−0.9 in −0.9% |
| Footprint | 7.10 m²76.4 sq ft76.4 sq ft7.10 m² | 7.07 m²76.1 sq ft76.1 sq ft7.07 m² | +0.03 m²+0.3 sq ft +0.4% |
| Boot | 351 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft351 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,105–1,375 kg2,436–3,031 lb2,436–3,031 lb1,105–1,375 kg | 1,548–1,576 kg3,413–3,474 lb3,413–3,474 lb1,548–1,576 kg | −443 kg−977 lb −28.6% |
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.
Polo VI
- Single garage
- Fits 1,447 mm4 ft 9 in to spare in length, 625 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 947 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 375 mm1 ft 3 in 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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Polo VI or the Renault Zoe Z.E. 40?
The Volkswagen Polo VI is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Polo VI is 31 mm shorter, 21 mm wider and 124 mm lower than the Zoe Z.E. 40. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Polo VI and the Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Polo VI fits with room to open the doors (1,447 mm to spare in length, 625 mm each side). The Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 fits with room to open the doors (1,416 mm to spare in length, 635 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.
