Size comparison · drawn to scale
Dacia Spring I vs Hyundai Inster AX1: size comparison
- Length Inster AX1 95 mm4 in longer
- Width Spring I 166 mm7 in wider
- Height Inster AX1 55 mm2 in taller
- Boot Spring I 28 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 Spring I is 95 mm4 in shorter, 166 mm7 in wider and 55 mm2 in lower than the Inster AX1. Its wheelbase is 160 mm6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Spring I | Inster AX1 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,730 mm12 ft 3 in12 ft 3 in3,730 mm | 3,825 mm12 ft 7 in12 ft 7 in3,825 mm | −95 mm−4 in −2.5% |
| Width | 1,776 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,776 mm | 1,610 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,610 mm | +166 mm+7 in +10.3% |
| Height | 1,520 mm5 ft 0 in5 ft 0 in1,520 mm | 1,575 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,575 mm | −55 mm−2 in −3.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm7 ft 11 in7 ft 11 in2,420 mm | 2,580 mm8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in2,580 mm | −160 mm−6 in −6.2% |
| Footprint | 6.62 m²71.3 sq ft71.3 sq ft6.62 m² | 6.16 m²66.3 sq ft66.3 sq ft6.16 m² | +0.47 m²+5.0 sq ft +7.6% |
| Boot | 308 L10.9 cu ft10.9 cu ft308 L | 280 L9.9 cu ft9.9 cu ft280 L | +28 L+1.0 cu ft +10.0% |
| Kerb weight | 970–984 kg2,138–2,169 lb2,138–2,169 lb970–984 kg | 1,380 kg3,042 lb3,042 lb1,380 kg | −410 kg−904 lb −29.7% |
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.
Spring I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,770 mm5 ft 10 in to spare in length, 612 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,270 mm4 ft 2 in to spare in length, 362 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Inster AX1
- Single garage
- Fits 1,675 mm5 ft 6 in to spare in length, 695 mm2 ft 3 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,175 mm3 ft 10 in to spare in length, 445 mm1 ft 6 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Dacia Spring I or the Hyundai Inster AX1?
The Dacia Spring I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Spring I is 95 mm shorter, 166 mm wider and 55 mm lower than the Inster AX1. Its wheelbase is 160 mm shorter.
Will the Dacia Spring I and the Hyundai Inster AX1 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Dacia Spring I fits with room to open the doors (1,770 mm to spare in length, 612 mm each side). The Hyundai Inster AX1 fits with room to open the doors (1,675 mm to spare in length, 695 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Dacia Spring I: 308 L against 280 L in the Hyundai Inster AX1 (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.
