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Volvo V40 I vs Opel Astra K: size comparison

  • Length About the same length
  • Width About the same width
  • Height Astra K 40 mm2 in taller

Car 1 blue, solid outline

V40 I Volvo · 2012–2019 · Hatchback V40 I 4,369 × 1,802 × 1,445 mm14 ft 4 in × 5 ft 11 in × 4 ft 9 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

Astra K Opel · 2015–2021 · Hatchback Astra K 4,370 × 1,809 × 1,485 mm14 ft 4 in × 5 ft 11 in × 4 ft 10 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: V40 I
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: Astra K
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,647 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,369 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,445 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,662 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,370 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,485 mm4 ft 10 in

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

Dimensions and difference

The V40 I is 1 mm0.0 in shorter, 7 mm0.3 in narrower and 40 mm2 in lower than the Astra K. Its wheelbase is 15 mm0.6 in shorter.

DimensionV40 IAstra KDifference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,369 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,369 mm4,370 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,370 mm −1 mm−0.0 in
Width1,802 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,802 mm1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm −7 mm−0.3 in −0.4%
Height1,445 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,445 mm1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm −40 mm−2 in −2.7%
Wheelbase2,647 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,647 mm2,662 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,662 mm −15 mm−0.6 in −0.6%
Footprint7.87 m²84.7 sq ft84.7 sq ft7.87 m²7.91 m²85.1 sq ft85.1 sq ft7.91 m² −0.03 m²−0.3 sq ft −0.4%
BootNot in our catalog yet370 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft370 L -
Kerb weight1,453–1,486 kg3,203–3,276 lb3,203–3,276 lb1,453–1,486 kg1,244–1,350 kg2,743–2,976 lb2,743–2,976 lb1,244–1,350 kg +209 kg+461 lb +16.8%

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. 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.

V40 I

Single garage
Tight 1,131 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 599 mm2 ft 0 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 631 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 349 mm1 ft 2 in each side

Astra K

Single garage
Tight 1,130 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 596 mm1 ft 11 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 630 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 346 mm1 ft 2 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Volvo V40 I or the Opel Astra K?

They are practically the same size. The V40 I is 1 mm shorter, 7 mm narrower and 40 mm lower than the Astra K. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter.

Will the Volvo V40 I and the Opel Astra K fit in a standard garage?

In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volvo V40 I fits, but it is tight to get out (1,131 mm to spare in length, 599 mm each side). The Opel Astra K fits, but it is tight to get out (1,130 mm to spare in length, 596 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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