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Volvo V40 I vs Skoda Scala I: size comparison

  • Length About the same length
  • Width About the same width
  • Height Scala I 26 mm1 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

Scala I Skoda · 2019–present · Hatchback Scala I 4,362 × 1,793 × 1,471 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: Scala I
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 2,649 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,362 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,471 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 7 mm0.3 in longer, 9 mm0.4 in wider and 26 mm1 in lower than the Scala I. Its wheelbase is 2 mm0.1 in shorter.

DimensionV40 IScala IDifference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,369 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,369 mm4,362 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,362 mm +7 mm+0.3 in +0.2%
Width1,802 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,802 mm1,793 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,793 mm +9 mm+0.4 in +0.5%
Height1,445 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,445 mm1,471 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,471 mm −26 mm−1 in −1.8%
Wheelbase2,647 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,647 mm2,649 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,649 mm −2 mm−0.1 in −0.1%
Footprint7.87 m²84.7 sq ft84.7 sq ft7.87 m²7.82 m²84.2 sq ft84.2 sq ft7.82 m² +0.05 m²+0.6 sq ft +0.7%
BootNot in our catalog yet467 L16.5 cu ft16.5 cu ft467 L -
Kerb weight1,453–1,486 kg3,203–3,276 lb3,203–3,276 lb1,453–1,486 kgNot in our catalog yet -

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Volvo V40 I or the Skoda Scala I?

They are practically the same size. The V40 I is 7 mm longer, 9 mm wider and 26 mm lower than the Scala I. Its wheelbase is 2 mm shorter.

Will the Volvo V40 I and the Skoda Scala I 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 Skoda Scala I fits with room to open the doors (1,138 mm to spare in length, 604 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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