Dodge Viper vs BMW i8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · BMW i8
- Length175.7 in
- Height49.1 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,354 lb – 3,431 lb
- Width76.4 in
- BMW i8 width76.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 9.2 in shorter (175.7 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Viper is 0.1 in narrower (76.4 in vs 76.5 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 1.6 in taller (49.1 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 194 lb heavier (3,393 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)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 194 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,586 lb)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 9.2 in shorter (175.7 in vs 184.9 in)
- Height: BMW i8 is 1.6 in taller (49.1 in vs 50.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Viper is 0.1 in narrower (76.4 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for BMW i8
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Viper — Based on length × width (Dodge Viper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Viper | BMW i8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.7 in | 184.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 76.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 49.1 in | 50.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 110.2 in | 11.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,393 lb | 3,586 lb | 194 lb |
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