BMW i3 vs Mazda CX-30 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Mazda CX-30
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Mazda CX-30 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 16.0 in shorter (157.0 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 0.3 in taller (62.0 in vs 61.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-30 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-30 has 2.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-30 is 515 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,447 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-30 has 2.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-30 is 515 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,447 lb)
- Length: BMW i3 is 16.0 in shorter (157.0 in vs 173.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-30 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 104.4 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 16.0 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Mazda CX-30
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-30 — Mazda CX-30 has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Mazda CX-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 173.0 in | 16.0 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 61.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 104.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 8.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 3,447 lb | 515 lb |
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