BMW i3 vs Hyundai Kona Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Hyundai Kona
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Hyundai Kona width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 8.8 in shorter (157.0 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 0.5 in taller (62.0 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 182 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,113 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 182 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,113 lb)
- Length: BMW i3 is 8.8 in shorter (157.0 in vs 165.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Hyundai Kona
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Hyundai Kona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 165.8 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 61.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 102.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 3,113 lb | 182 lb |
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