Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW i8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · BMW i8
- Length176.9 in
- Height48.8 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width73.9 in
- BMW i8 width76.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 8.0 in shorter (176.9 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 76.5 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.0 in taller (48.8 in vs 50.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW i8 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 125 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,455 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW i8 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 8.0 in shorter (176.9 in vs 184.9 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.0 in taller (48.8 in vs 50.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 125 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,455 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for BMW i8
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 2.6 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 | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW i8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 184.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 76.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 50.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 110.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | 4.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 3,455 lb | 125 lb |
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