Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volvo 850 T-5R I vs Lexus IS XE30: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width IS XE30 50 mm2 in wider
- Height IS XE30 15 mm0.6 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
Change cars
Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
Scale about 1:21 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 850 T-5R I is 4 mm0.2 in shorter, 50 mm2 in narrower and 15 mm0.6 in lower than the IS XE30.
| Dimension | 850 T-5R I | IS XE30 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,661 mm15 ft 4 in15 ft 4 in4,661 mm | 4,665 mm15 ft 4 in15 ft 4 in4,665 mm | −4 mm−0.2 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,760 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,760 mm | 1,810 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,810 mm | −50 mm−2 in −2.8% |
| Height | 1,415 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,415 mm | 1,430 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,430 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,664 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,664 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 8.20 m²88.3 sq ft88.3 sq ft8.20 m² | 8.44 m²90.9 sq ft90.9 sq ft8.44 m² | −0.24 m²−2.6 sq ft −2.8% |
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.
850 T-5R I
- Single garage
- Fits 839 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 620 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 339 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 370 mm1 ft 3 in each side
IS XE30
- Single garage
- Tight 835 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 595 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 335 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 345 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volvo 850 T-5R I or the Lexus IS XE30?
The Lexus IS XE30 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 850 T-5R I is 4 mm shorter, 50 mm narrower and 15 mm lower than the IS XE30.
Will the Volvo 850 T-5R I and the Lexus IS XE30 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volvo 850 T-5R I fits with room to open the doors (839 mm to spare in length, 620 mm each side). The Lexus IS XE30 fits, but it is tight to get out (835 mm to spare in length, 595 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.

