Honda HR-V vs BMW i3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · BMW i3
- Length170.4 in – 170.9 in
- Height63.2 in
- Wheelbase102.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,906 lb – 3,142 lb
- Width69.8 in – 70.5 in
- BMW i3 width69.9 in – 70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 12.5 in shorter (170.7 in vs 158.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Honda HR-V is 0.5 in taller (63.2 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 117 lb heavier (3,024 lb vs 3,141 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: BMW i3 is 12.5 in shorter (170.7 in vs 158.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 117 lb heavier (3,024 lb vs 3,141 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 101.2 in)
- Height: Honda HR-V is 0.5 in taller (63.2 in vs 62.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for BMW i3
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda HR-V | BMW i3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.7 in | 158.2 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 62.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 101.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,024 lb | 3,141 lb | 117 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 170.4 in – 170.9 in).
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