BMW i3 vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 11.4 in shorter (157.0 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 1.2 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 3.8 in taller (62.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 100.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 295 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 3,094 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 295 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 3,094 lb)
- Length: BMW i3 is 11.4 in shorter (157.0 in vs 168.4 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 3.8 in taller (62.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.7 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 1.2 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 168.4 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 58.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 100.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,799 lb | 3,094 lb | 295 lb |
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