Toyota GR86 vs BMW i8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota GR86 · BMW i8
- Length167.9 in
- Height51.6 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight2,811 lb – 2,833 lb
- Width69.9 in
- BMW i8 width76.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota GR86 is 17.0 in shorter (167.9 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: Toyota GR86 is 6.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 76.5 in)
- Height: Toyota GR86 is 0.9 in taller (51.6 in vs 50.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 764 lb heavier (2,822 lb vs 3,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW i8 is 764 lb heavier (2,822 lb vs 3,586 lb)
- Length: Toyota GR86 is 17.0 in shorter (167.9 in vs 184.9 in)
- Width: Toyota GR86 is 6.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 110.2 in)
- Height: Toyota GR86 is 0.9 in taller (51.6 in vs 50.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota GR86 — Toyota GR86 is shorter by 17.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota GR86 · garage fit for BMW i8
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota GR86 — Toyota GR86 is narrower by 6.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota GR86 — Based on length × width (Toyota GR86)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota GR86 | BMW i8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.9 in | 184.9 in | 17.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 76.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 50.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 110.2 in | 8.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,822 lb | 3,586 lb | 764 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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