Size comparison · drawn to scale
Nissan Micra K15 vs Ford Ka+: size comparison
- Length Micra K15 33 mm1 in longer
- Width Micra K15 70 mm3 in wider
- Height Ka+ 34 mm1 in taller
- Boot Micra K15 56 L2.0 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 Micra K15 is 33 mm1 in longer, 70 mm3 in wider and 34 mm1 in lower than the Ka+. Its wheelbase is 52 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Micra K15 | Ka+ | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,974 mm13 ft 0 in13 ft 0 in3,974 mm | 3,941 mm12 ft 11 in12 ft 11 in3,941 mm | +33 mm+1 in +0.8% |
| Width | 1,774 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,774 mm | 1,704 mm5 ft 7 in5 ft 7 in1,704 mm | +70 mm+3 in +4.1% |
| Height | 1,490 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,490 mm | 1,524 mm5 ft 0 in5 ft 0 in1,524 mm | −34 mm−1 in −2.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,541 mm8 ft 4 in8 ft 4 in2,541 mm | 2,489 mm8 ft 2 in8 ft 2 in2,489 mm | +52 mm+2 in +2.1% |
| Footprint | 7.05 m²75.9 sq ft75.9 sq ft7.05 m² | 6.72 m²72.3 sq ft72.3 sq ft6.72 m² | +0.33 m²+3.6 sq ft +5.0% |
| Boot | 326 L11.5 cu ft11.5 cu ft326 L | 270 L9.5 cu ft9.5 cu ft270 L | +56 L+2.0 cu ft +20.7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,452–1,527 kg3,201–3,366 lb3,201–3,366 lb1,452–1,527 kg | 1,055–1,198 kg2,326–2,641 lb2,326–2,641 lb1,055–1,198 kg | +397 kg+875 lb +37.6% |
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.
Micra K15
- Single garage
- Fits 1,526 mm5 ft 0 in to spare in length, 613 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,026 mm3 ft 4 in to spare in length, 363 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Ka+
- Single garage
- Fits 1,559 mm5 ft 1 in to spare in length, 648 mm2 ft 2 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,059 mm3 ft 6 in to spare in length, 398 mm1 ft 4 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Nissan Micra K15 or the Ford Ka+?
The Nissan Micra K15 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Micra K15 is 33 mm longer, 70 mm wider and 34 mm lower than the Ka+. Its wheelbase is 52 mm longer.
Will the Nissan Micra K15 and the Ford Ka+ fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Nissan Micra K15 fits with room to open the doors (1,526 mm to spare in length, 613 mm each side). The Ford Ka+ fits with room to open the doors (1,559 mm to spare in length, 648 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Nissan Micra K15: 326 L against 270 L in the Ford Ka+ (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.