BMW i3 vs Toyota Yaris Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Toyota Yaris
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Toyota Yaris width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 1.5 in shorter (157.0 in vs 155.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 2.6 in taller (62.0 in vs 59.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 98.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Yaris has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 607 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 2,325 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 607 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 2,325 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Yaris has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 2.6 in taller (62.0 in vs 59.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 98.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Toyota Yaris
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 3.3 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Toyota Yaris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 155.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 66.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 59.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 98.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 2,325 lb | 607 lb |
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