BMW i3 vs Ford Fiesta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Ford Fiesta
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Ford Fiesta width67.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 9.6 in shorter (157.0 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 2.2 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.3 in taller (62.0 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 98.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 171 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 2,629 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.3 in taller (62.0 in vs 57.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 171 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 2,629 lb)
- Length: BMW i3 is 9.6 in shorter (157.0 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 2.2 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Ford Fiesta
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Ford Fiesta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 166.6 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 67.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 57.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 98.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,799 lb | 2,629 lb | 171 lb |
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