BMW i3 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 8.9 in shorter (157.0 in vs 165.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.2 in taller (62.0 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 182 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,113 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW i3 is 4.2 in taller (62.0 in vs 57.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 182 lb heavier (2,932 lb vs 3,113 lb)
- Length: BMW i3 is 8.9 in shorter (157.0 in vs 165.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 101.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 165.9 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 57.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 101.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 3,113 lb | 182 lb |
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