Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW i8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · BMW i8
- Length182.3 in – 184.6 in
- Height48.6 in
- Wheelbase107.2 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,535 lb – 3,637 lb
- Width76.1 in – 79.7 in
- BMW i8 width76.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.5 in shorter (183.4 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: BMW i8 is 1.4 in narrower (77.9 in vs 76.5 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.1 in taller (48.6 in vs 50.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (107.2 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.1 in taller (48.6 in vs 50.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (107.2 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: BMW i8 is 1.4 in narrower (77.9 in vs 76.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.5 in shorter (183.4 in vs 184.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for BMW i8
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i8 — BMW i8 is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i8 — Based on length × width (BMW i8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW i8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.4 in | 184.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 76.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 48.6 in | 50.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.2 in | 110.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,586 lb | 3,586 lb | 0 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.3 in – 184.6 in).
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