Dodge Viper vs BMW i8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · BMW i8
- Length175.6 in
- Height47.6 in – 48.6 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Curb weight3,410 lb – 3,435 lb
- Width75.2 in – 84.8 in
- BMW i8 width76.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 9.3 in shorter (175.6 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: BMW i8 is 3.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 76.5 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.6 in taller (48.1 in vs 50.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 164 lb heavier (3,423 lb vs 3,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 110.2 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 2.6 in taller (48.1 in vs 50.8 in)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 9.3 in shorter (175.6 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: BMW i8 is 3.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 76.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 164 lb heavier (3,423 lb vs 3,586 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for BMW i8
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i8 — BMW i8 is narrower by 3.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Viper | BMW i8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.6 in | 184.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 76.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 48.1 in | 50.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 110.2 in | 11.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,423 lb | 3,586 lb | 164 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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