BMW i8 vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW i8 · Chevrolet Corvette
- Length184.9 in
- Height50.8 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Chevrolet Corvette width73.9 in – 77.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 7.5 in shorter (184.9 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.8 in narrower (76.5 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.0 in taller (50.8 in vs 48.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW i8 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 63 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW i8 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 7.5 in shorter (184.9 in vs 177.4 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.0 in taller (50.8 in vs 48.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 63 lb heavier (3,455 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for BMW i8 · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW i8 — BMW i8 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i8 | Chevrolet Corvette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 177.4 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 75.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 48.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb | 3,393 lb | 63 lb |
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