Chevrolet Spark vs BMW i3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Spark · BMW i3

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

Side view
  • Length143.1 in
  • Height58.4 in – 58.8 in
  • Wheelbase93.9 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,246 lb – 2,312 lb
Front / width
  • Width62.8 in
  • BMW i3 width69.9 in – 70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Spark is 15.1 in shorter (143.1 in vs 158.2 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Spark is 7.4 in narrower (62.8 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Height: BMW i3 is 4.2 in taller (58.6 in vs 62.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (93.9 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW i3 is 862 lb heavier (2,279 lb vs 3,141 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW i3 is 862 lb heavier (2,279 lb vs 3,141 lb)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Spark is 7.4 in narrower (62.8 in vs 70.2 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Spark is 15.1 in shorter (143.1 in vs 158.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (93.9 in vs 101.2 in)
  5. Height: BMW i3 is 4.2 in taller (58.6 in vs 62.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet SparkChevrolet Spark is shorter by 15.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Spark · garage fit for BMW i3
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet SparkChevrolet Spark is narrower by 7.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet SparkBased on length × width (Chevrolet Spark)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet SparkBMW i3Difference
Length143.1 in158.2 in15.1 in
Width62.8 in70.2 in7.4 in
Height58.6 in62.8 in4.2 in
Wheelbase93.9 in101.2 in7.3 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight2,279 lb3,141 lb862 lb

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