BMW i3 vs Toyota Yaris Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Toyota Yaris
- Length158.1 in – 158.3 in
- Height62.6 in – 62.9 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,972 lb – 3,309 lb
- Width69.9 in – 70.5 in
- Toyota Yaris width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 3.4 in shorter (158.2 in vs 161.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 3.9 in taller (62.8 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 720 lb heavier (3,141 lb vs 2,421 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 720 lb heavier (3,141 lb vs 2,421 lb)
- Height: BMW i3 is 3.9 in taller (62.8 in vs 58.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 3.4 in shorter (158.2 in vs 161.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Toyota Yaris
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Toyota Yaris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 158.2 in | 161.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 66.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 62.8 in | 58.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,141 lb | 2,421 lb | 720 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 158.1 in – 158.3 in).
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