Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW i8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · BMW i8
- Length176.9 in – 179.8 in
- Height48.5 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,618 lb
- Width73.9 in – 77.4 in
- BMW i8 width76.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 6.5 in shorter (178.4 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.8 in narrower (75.7 in vs 76.5 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.0 in taller (48.7 in vs 50.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 128 lb heavier (3,458 lb vs 3,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.0 in taller (48.7 in vs 50.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 128 lb heavier (3,458 lb vs 3,586 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 6.5 in shorter (178.4 in vs 184.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.8 in narrower (75.7 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for BMW i8
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW i8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.4 in | 184.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 76.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 48.7 in | 50.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 110.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,458 lb | 3,586 lb | 128 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.9 in – 179.8 in).
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