BMW i8 vs Toyota GR86 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW i8 · Toyota GR86
- Length184.9 in
- Height50.7 in – 50.8 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight3,501 lb – 3,671 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Toyota GR86 width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota GR86 is 17.0 in shorter (184.9 in vs 167.9 in)
- Width: Toyota GR86 is 6.6 in narrower (76.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Toyota GR86 is 0.9 in taller (50.8 in vs 51.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 764 lb heavier (3,586 lb vs 2,822 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 764 lb heavier (3,586 lb vs 2,822 lb)
- Length: Toyota GR86 is 17.0 in shorter (184.9 in vs 167.9 in)
- Width: Toyota GR86 is 6.6 in narrower (76.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 101.4 in)
- Height: Toyota GR86 is 0.9 in taller (50.8 in vs 51.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota GR86 — Toyota GR86 is shorter by 17.0 in Check garage fit for BMW i8 · garage fit for Toyota GR86
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota GR86 — Toyota GR86 is narrower by 6.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota GR86 — Based on length × width (Toyota GR86)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i8 | Toyota GR86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 167.9 in | 17.0 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 69.9 in | 6.6 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 51.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 101.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,586 lb | 2,822 lb | 764 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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