Size comparison · drawn to scale
Renault 16 I vs Volkswagen ID.3 I: size comparison
- Length ID.3 I 22 mm0.9 in longer
- Width ID.3 I 181 mm7 in wider
- Height ID.3 I 102 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 · rulers in mminches, grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 16 I is 22 mm0.9 in shorter, 181 mm7 in narrower and 102 mm4 in lower than the ID.3 I.
| Dimension | 16 I | ID.3 I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,240 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,240 mm | 4,262 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,262 mm | −22 mm−0.9 in −0.5% |
| Width | 1,628 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,628 mm | 1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm | −181 mm−7 in −10.0% |
| Height | 1,450 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,450 mm | 1,552 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,552 mm | −102 mm−4 in −6.6% |
| Wheelbase | Not in our catalog yet | 2,770 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,770 mm | - |
| Footprint | 6.90 m²74.3 sq ft74.3 sq ft6.90 m² | 7.71 m²83.0 sq ft83.0 sq ft7.71 m² | −0.81 m²−8.7 sq ft −10.5% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 385 L13.6 cu ft13.6 cu ft385 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,020 kg2,249 lb2,249 lb1,020 kg | 1,772–1,994 kg3,907–4,396 lb3,907–4,396 lb1,772–1,994 kg | −752 kg−1,658 lb −42.4% |
| Price new (EUR) | Not in our catalog yet | from about €31,495 (2020) | - |
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. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
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.
16 I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,260 mm4 ft 2 in to spare in length, 686 mm2 ft 3 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 760 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 436 mm1 ft 5 in each side
ID.3 I
- Single garage
- Tight 1,238 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 596 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 738 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 346 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Renault 16 I or the Volkswagen ID.3 I?
The Volkswagen ID.3 I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 16 I is 22 mm shorter, 181 mm narrower and 102 mm lower than the ID.3 I.
Will the Renault 16 I and the Volkswagen ID.3 I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Renault 16 I fits with room to open the doors (1,260 mm to spare in length, 686 mm each side). The Volkswagen ID.3 I fits, but it is tight to get out (1,238 mm to spare in length, 596 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.

