Size comparison · drawn to scale
Renault Renault 4 vs Opel Karl I: size comparison
- Length Karl I 12 mm0.5 in longer
- Width Karl I 110 mm4 in wider
- Height Karl I 15 mm0.6 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · 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 Renault 4 is 12 mm0.5 in shorter, 110 mm4 in narrower and 15 mm0.6 in lower than the Karl I.
| Dimension | Renault 4 | Karl I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,663 mm12 ft 0 in12 ft 0 in3,663 mm | 3,675 mm12 ft 1 in12 ft 1 in3,675 mm | −12 mm−0.5 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | 1,595 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,595 mm | −110 mm−4 in −6.9% |
| Height | 1,470 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,470 mm | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −1.0% |
| Wheelbase | Not in our catalog yet | 2,385 mm7 ft 10 in7 ft 10 in2,385 mm | - |
| Footprint | 5.44 m²58.6 sq ft58.6 sq ft5.44 m² | 5.86 m²63.1 sq ft63.1 sq ft5.86 m² | −0.42 m²−4.5 sq ft −7.2% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 206 L7.3 cu ft7.3 cu ft206 L | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 939 kg2,070 lb2,070 lb939 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.
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.
Renault 4
- Single garage
- Fits 1,837 mm6 ft 0 in to spare in length, 758 mm2 ft 6 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,337 mm4 ft 5 in to spare in length, 508 mm1 ft 8 in each side
Karl I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,825 mm6 ft 0 in to spare in length, 703 mm2 ft 4 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,325 mm4 ft 4 in to spare in length, 453 mm1 ft 6 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Renault 4 or the Opel Karl I?
The Opel Karl I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Renault 4 is 12 mm shorter, 110 mm narrower and 15 mm lower than the Karl I.
Will the Renault 4 and the Opel Karl I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Renault 4 fits with room to open the doors (1,837 mm to spare in length, 758 mm each side). The Opel Karl I fits with room to open the doors (1,825 mm to spare in length, 703 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.