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French Door vs Side-by-Side Dimensions

A head-to-head comparison of the two most popular large fridge types in Australia — width, height, depth, and door clearance.

French Door

Typical width

790–912mm

Typical height

1780–1825mm

Typical depth

670–735mm

Capacity

519–750L

Side by Side

Typical width

912–912mm

Typical height

1750–1780mm

Typical depth

699–715mm

Capacity

570–801L

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature French Door Side by Side
Width range 790–912mm 912mm
Height range 1770–1830mm 1750–1780mm
Depth range 670–735mm 699–715mm
Min cavity width 840–962mm 962mm
Door swing (each door) ~450mm per door ~450mm per door
Freezer access Lower drawer Full-height right side
Large item storage Wide, flexible Narrow compartments
Energy efficiency Moderate–Good Moderate
Price range (AUD) $2,000–$4,800 $2,300–$4,500

French Door Models in Our Database

Samsung 630L French Door

912 × 1780 × 720mm · 630L

Samsung 648L Bespoke French Door

912 × 1825 × 716mm · 648L

LG 706L French Door

912 × 1790 × 735mm · 706L

LG 580L French Door

900 × 1780 × 720mm · 580L

LG 700L French Door

912 × 1790 × 730mm · 700L

Fisher & Paykel 605L French Door

900 × 1780 × 680mm · 605L

Fisher & Paykel 538L French Door

900 × 1780 × 670mm · 538L

Fisher & Paykel 519L French Door

790 × 1780 × 680mm · 519L

Westinghouse 551L French Door

900 × 1780 × 685mm · 551L

Hisense 600L French Door

900 × 1780 × 700mm · 600L

Hisense 750L French Door

912 × 1790 × 720mm · 750L

Haier 520L French Door

900 × 1780 × 690mm · 520L

Haier 635L French Door

912 × 1790 × 710mm · 635L

Side-by-Side Models in Our Database

Samsung 801L Side by Side

912 × 1780 × 715mm · 801L

Samsung 570L Side by Side

912 × 1750 × 699mm · 570L

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are French door fridges wider than side-by-side?
Both types are typically 900–912mm wide in the Australian market. French door fridges with a lower freezer drawer can sometimes be found in narrower configurations (790–900mm). Side-by-side models are almost always 900mm or wider due to the split-door design requiring adequate door opening width.
Which requires more door clearance — French door or side-by-side?
Side-by-side fridges require less door swing clearance. Each door only swings open half the total width (about 450mm per door). French door fridges also split the door swing, but the lower freezer drawer requires floor clearance in front. Neither type requires as much clearance as a single-door top or bottom mount fridge.
Which fits better in a kitchen recess — French door or side-by-side?
For a standard Australian 900–920mm wide cavity, both types fit equally well width-wise. French door models are often slightly shallower (670–740mm vs 695–750mm for side-by-side), which can help in cavities with limited depth. Side-by-side models tend to be slightly shorter in height.
What is the narrowest French door fridge in Australia?
Fisher & Paykel offers French door models starting at 790mm wide, making them suitable for narrower Australian cavities. Most other French door fridges from Samsung, LG, Westinghouse, Hisense, and Haier are 900–912mm wide.

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