BMW X3 vs Toyota Venza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Toyota Venza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length183.4 in
  • Height65.4 in
  • Wheelbase110.6 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight4,068 lb – 4,222 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.1 in
  • Toyota Venza width75.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X3 is 5.6 in shorter (183.4 in vs 189.0 in)
  • Width: BMW X3 is 0.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 75.0 in)
  • Height: BMW X3 is 2.0 in taller (65.4 in vs 63.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Toyota Venza has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X3 is 243 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 3,903 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X3 is 243 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 3,903 lb)
  2. Height: BMW X3 is 2.0 in taller (65.4 in vs 63.4 in)
  3. Length: BMW X3 is 5.6 in shorter (183.4 in vs 189.0 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Toyota Venza has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
  5. Width: BMW X3 is 0.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 75.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3BMW X3 is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Toyota Venza
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3BMW X3 is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceToyota VenzaToyota Venza has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3Based on length × width (BMW X3)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X3Toyota VenzaDifference
Length183.4 in189.0 in5.6 in
Width74.1 in75.0 in0.9 in
Height65.4 in63.4 in2.0 in
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in1.3 in
Ground clearance8.0 in8.1 in0.1 in
Curb weight4,145 lb3,903 lb243 lb

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