BMW i3 vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Volkswagen Beetle
- 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
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 10.6 in shorter (158.2 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 1.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.5 in taller (62.8 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 100.1 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.5 in taller (62.8 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 10.6 in shorter (158.2 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 1.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 100.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 158.2 in | 168.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 62.8 in | 58.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 100.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,141 lb | 3,142 lb | 2 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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