Size comparison · drawn to scale
BYD Seagull I vs Fiat Grande Panda I: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Grande Panda I 40 mm2 in wider
- Height Seagull I 20 mm0.8 in taller
- Boot Grande Panda I 53 L1.9 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 Seagull I is 9 mm0.4 in shorter, 40 mm2 in narrower and 20 mm0.8 in taller than the Grande Panda I. Its wheelbase is 40 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Seagull I | Grande Panda I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,990 mm13 ft 1 in13 ft 1 in3,990 mm | 3,999 mm13 ft 1 in13 ft 1 in3,999 mm | −9 mm−0.4 in −0.2% |
| Width | 1,720 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,720 mm | 1,760 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,760 mm | −40 mm−2 in −2.3% |
| Height | 1,590 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,590 mm | 1,570 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,570 mm | +20 mm+0.8 in +1.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm8 ft 2 in8 ft 2 in2,500 mm | 2,540 mm8 ft 4 in8 ft 4 in2,540 mm | −40 mm−2 in −1.6% |
| Footprint | 6.86 m²73.9 sq ft73.9 sq ft6.86 m² | 7.04 m²75.8 sq ft75.8 sq ft7.04 m² | −0.18 m²−1.9 sq ft −2.5% |
| Boot | 308 L10.9 cu ft10.9 cu ft308 L | 361 L12.7 cu ft12.7 cu ft361 L | −53 L−1.9 cu ft −14.7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,294–1,390 kg2,853–3,064 lb2,853–3,064 lb1,294–1,390 kg | 1,532 kg3,377 lb3,377 lb1,532 kg | −238 kg−525 lb −15.5% |
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.
Seagull I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,510 mm4 ft 11 in to spare in length, 640 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,010 mm3 ft 4 in to spare in length, 390 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Grande Panda I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,501 mm4 ft 11 in to spare in length, 620 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,001 mm3 ft 3 in to spare in length, 370 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BYD Seagull I or the Fiat Grande Panda I?
The Fiat Grande Panda I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Seagull I is 9 mm shorter, 40 mm narrower and 20 mm taller than the Grande Panda I. Its wheelbase is 40 mm shorter.
Will the BYD Seagull I and the Fiat Grande Panda I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BYD Seagull I fits with room to open the doors (1,510 mm to spare in length, 640 mm each side). The Fiat Grande Panda I fits with room to open the doors (1,501 mm to spare in length, 620 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Fiat Grande Panda I: 361 L against 308 L in the BYD Seagull 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.
