BMW i3 vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Volkswagen Golf
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 10.5 in shorter (157.0 in vs 167.5 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.8 in taller (62.0 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW i3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 163 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 2,962 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.8 in taller (62.0 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 10.5 in shorter (157.0 in vs 167.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 163 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 2,962 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW i3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceBMW i3 — BMW i3 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 167.5 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 57.2 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 103.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,799 lb | 2,962 lb | 163 lb |
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