Honda HR-V vs BMW i3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · BMW i3
- Length169.1 in
- Height63.2 in
- Wheelbase102.8 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,109 lb
- Width69.8 in
- BMW i3 width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 12.1 in shorter (169.1 in vs 157.0 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 0.2 in narrower (69.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Honda HR-V is 1.2 in taller (63.2 in vs 62.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 101.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda HR-V is 200 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 2,799 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 12.1 in shorter (169.1 in vs 157.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda HR-V is 200 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 2,799 lb)
- Height: Honda HR-V is 1.2 in taller (63.2 in vs 62.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 101.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for BMW i3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda HR-V | BMW i3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.1 in | 157.0 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 70.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 62.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 101.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 2,799 lb | 200 lb |
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