Toyota Yaris vs BMW i3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota Yaris · BMW i3
- Length155.5 in
- Height59.4 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,315 lb – 2,335 lb
- Width66.7 in
- BMW i3 width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 1.5 in shorter (155.5 in vs 157.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.3 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 2.6 in taller (59.4 in vs 62.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 101.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 474 lb heavier (2,325 lb vs 2,799 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 474 lb heavier (2,325 lb vs 2,799 lb)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.3 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 2.6 in taller (59.4 in vs 62.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i3 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 101.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Yaris is 1.5 in shorter (155.5 in vs 157.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Yaris · garage fit for BMW i3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Yaris | BMW i3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 155.5 in | 157.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 62.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 101.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,325 lb | 2,799 lb | 474 lb |
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