BMW i3 vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Kia Niro
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 14.5 in shorter (157.0 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 1.6 in taller (62.0 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 244 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 14.5 in shorter (157.0 in vs 171.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 244 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 1.6 in taller (62.0 in vs 60.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 14.5 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 171.5 in | 14.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 60.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 106.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 3,176 lb | 244 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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