Size comparison · drawn to scale
Skoda Scala I vs Ford Focus IV: size comparison
- Length Focus IV 16 mm0.6 in longer
- Width Focus IV 32 mm1 in wider
- Height Scala I 17 mm0.7 in taller
- Boot Scala I 92 L3.2 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 Scala I is 16 mm0.6 in shorter, 32 mm1 in narrower and 17 mm0.7 in taller than the Focus IV. Its wheelbase is 51 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Scala I | Focus IV | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,362 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,362 mm | 4,378 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,378 mm | −16 mm−0.6 in −0.4% |
| Width | 1,793 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,793 mm | 1,825 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,825 mm | −32 mm−1 in −1.8% |
| Height | 1,471 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,471 mm | 1,454 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,454 mm | +17 mm+0.7 in +1.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,649 mm | 2,700 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,700 mm | −51 mm−2 in −1.9% |
| Footprint | 7.82 m²84.2 sq ft84.2 sq ft7.82 m² | 7.99 m²86.0 sq ft86.0 sq ft7.99 m² | −0.17 m²−1.8 sq ft −2.1% |
| Boot | 467 L16.5 cu ft16.5 cu ft467 L | 375 L13.2 cu ft13.2 cu ft375 L | +92 L+3.2 cu ft +24.5% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,344–1,578 kg2,963–3,479 lb2,963–3,479 lb1,344–1,578 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.
Scala I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,138 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 604 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 638 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 354 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Focus IV
- Single garage
- Tight 1,122 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 588 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 622 mm2 ft 0 in to spare in length, 338 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Skoda Scala I or the Ford Focus IV?
The Ford Focus IV is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Scala I is 16 mm shorter, 32 mm narrower and 17 mm taller than the Focus IV. Its wheelbase is 51 mm shorter.
Will the Skoda Scala I and the Ford Focus IV fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Skoda Scala I fits with room to open the doors (1,138 mm to spare in length, 604 mm each side). The Ford Focus IV fits, but it is tight to get out (1,122 mm to spare in length, 588 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Skoda Scala I: 467 L against 375 L in the Ford Focus IV (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.