Size comparison · drawn to scale
Moskvich-400 vs Moskvich-403: size comparison
- Length Moskvich-403 185 mm7 in longer
- Width Moskvich-403 140 mm6 in wider
- Height Moskvich-403 45 mm2 in taller
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 Moskvich-400 is 185 mm7 in shorter, 140 mm6 in narrower and 45 mm2 in lower than the Moskvich-403. Its wheelbase is 40 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Moskvich-400 | Moskvich-403 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,855 mm12 ft 8 in12 ft 8 in3,855 mm | 4,040 mm13 ft 3 in13 ft 3 in4,040 mm | −185 mm−7 in −4.6% |
| Width | 1,400 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,400 mm | 1,540 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,540 mm | −140 mm−6 in −9.1% |
| Height | 1,555 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,555 mm | 1,600 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,600 mm | −45 mm−2 in −2.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm7 ft 8 in7 ft 8 in2,340 mm | 2,380 mm7 ft 10 in7 ft 10 in2,380 mm | −40 mm−2 in −1.7% |
| Footprint | 5.40 m²58.1 sq ft58.1 sq ft5.40 m² | 6.22 m²67.0 sq ft67.0 sq ft6.22 m² | −0.82 m²−8.9 sq ft −13.3% |
| Kerb weight | 850 kg1,874 lb1,874 lb850 kg | 900 kg1,984 lb1,984 lb900 kg | −50 kg−110 lb −5.6% |
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.
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.
Moskvich-400
- Single garage
- Fits 1,645 mm5 ft 5 in to spare in length, 800 mm2 ft 7 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,145 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 550 mm1 ft 10 in each side
Moskvich-403
- Single garage
- Fits 1,460 mm4 ft 9 in to spare in length, 730 mm2 ft 5 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 960 mm3 ft 2 in to spare in length, 480 mm1 ft 7 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Moskvich-400 or the Moskvich-403?
The Moskvich-403 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Moskvich-400 is 185 mm shorter, 140 mm narrower and 45 mm lower than the Moskvich-403. Its wheelbase is 40 mm shorter.
Will the Moskvich-400 and the Moskvich-403 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Moskvich-400 fits with room to open the doors (1,645 mm to spare in length, 800 mm each side). The Moskvich-403 fits with room to open the doors (1,460 mm to spare in length, 730 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.