Size comparison · drawn to scale
Dacia Spring I vs Volkswagen Golf Mk1: size comparison
- Length Spring I 25 mm1 in longer
- Width Spring I 166 mm7 in wider
- Height Spring I 125 mm5 in taller
- Boot Golf Mk1 12 L0.4 cu ft more
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 Spring I is 25 mm1 in longer, 166 mm7 in wider and 125 mm5 in taller than the Golf Mk1. Its wheelbase is 20 mm0.8 in longer.
| Dimension | Spring I | Golf Mk1 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,730 mm12 ft 3 in12 ft 3 in3,730 mm | 3,705 mm12 ft 2 in12 ft 2 in3,705 mm | +25 mm+1 in +0.7% |
| 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 | 1,395 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,395 mm | +125 mm+5 in +9.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm7 ft 11 in7 ft 11 in2,420 mm | 2,400 mm7 ft 10 in7 ft 10 in2,400 mm | +20 mm+0.8 in +0.8% |
| Footprint | 6.62 m²71.3 sq ft71.3 sq ft6.62 m² | 5.97 m²64.2 sq ft64.2 sq ft5.97 m² | +0.66 m²+7.1 sq ft +11.1% |
| Boot | 308 L10.9 cu ft10.9 cu ft308 L | 320 L11.3 cu ft11.3 cu ft320 L | −12 L−0.4 cu ft −3.8% |
| Kerb weight | 970–984 kg2,138–2,169 lb2,138–2,169 lb970–984 kg | 750 kg1,653 lb1,653 lb750 kg | +220 kg+485 lb +29.3% |
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.
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
Golf Mk1
- Single garage
- Fits 1,795 mm5 ft 11 in to spare in length, 695 mm2 ft 3 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,295 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 445 mm1 ft 6 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Dacia Spring I or the Volkswagen Golf Mk1?
The Dacia Spring I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Spring I is 25 mm longer, 166 mm wider and 125 mm taller than the Golf Mk1. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer.
Will the Dacia Spring I and the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 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 Volkswagen Golf Mk1 fits with room to open the doors (1,795 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 Volkswagen Golf Mk1: 320 L against 308 L in the Dacia Spring 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.