BMW i3 vs Chevrolet Bolt EV Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Chevrolet Bolt EV width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 6.2 in shorter (157.0 in vs 163.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.4 in taller (62.0 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Bolt EV has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 675 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,607 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 675 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,607 lb)
- Length: BMW i3 is 6.2 in shorter (157.0 in vs 163.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.4 in taller (62.0 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Bolt EV has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 163.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 63.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 102.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 3,607 lb | 675 lb |
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