Size comparison · drawn to scale
Peugeot 308 II vs BYD Dolphin EA1: size comparison
- Length Dolphin EA1 37 mm1 in longer
- Width 308 II 34 mm1 in wider
- Height Dolphin EA1 113 mm4 in taller
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 308 II is 37 mm1 in shorter, 34 mm1 in wider and 113 mm4 in lower than the Dolphin EA1. Its wheelbase is 80 mm3 in shorter.
| Dimension | 308 II | Dolphin EA1 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,253 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,253 mm | 4,290 mm14 ft 1 in14 ft 1 in4,290 mm | −37 mm−1 in −0.9% |
| Width | 1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm | 1,770 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,770 mm | +34 mm+1 in +1.9% |
| Height | 1,457 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,457 mm | 1,570 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,570 mm | −113 mm−4 in −7.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,620 mm | 2,700 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,700 mm | −80 mm−3 in −3.0% |
| Footprint | 7.67 m²82.6 sq ft82.6 sq ft7.67 m² | 7.59 m²81.7 sq ft81.7 sq ft7.59 m² | +0.08 m²+0.9 sq ft +1.0% |
| Boot | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,581–1,733 kg3,486–3,821 lb3,486–3,821 lb1,581–1,733 kg | - |
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.
308 II
- Single garage
- Tight 1,247 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 598 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 747 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 348 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Dolphin EA1
- Single garage
- Fits 1,210 mm4 ft 0 in to spare in length, 615 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 710 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 365 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Peugeot 308 II or the BYD Dolphin EA1?
The Peugeot 308 II is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 308 II is 37 mm shorter, 34 mm wider and 113 mm lower than the Dolphin EA1. Its wheelbase is 80 mm shorter.
Will the Peugeot 308 II and the BYD Dolphin EA1 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Peugeot 308 II fits, but it is tight to get out (1,247 mm to spare in length, 598 mm each side). The BYD Dolphin EA1 fits with room to open the doors (1,210 mm to spare in length, 615 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.
