Chevrolet Trax vs BMW i3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Trax · BMW i3
- Length167.2 in
- Height65.9 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,048 lb – 3,340 lb
- Width69.9 in
- BMW i3 width69.9 in – 70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 9.0 in shorter (167.2 in vs 158.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 0.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 3.2 in taller (65.9 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Trax is 54 lb heavier (3,194 lb vs 3,141 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: BMW i3 is 9.0 in shorter (167.2 in vs 158.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 3.2 in taller (65.9 in vs 62.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Trax is 54 lb heavier (3,194 lb vs 3,141 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 101.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 0.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Trax · garage fit for BMW i3
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Trax | BMW i3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.2 in | 158.2 in | 9.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 62.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 101.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,194 lb | 3,141 lb | 54 lb |
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