Toyota Yaris vs BMW i3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota Yaris · BMW i3
- Length161.6 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,396 lb – 2,445 lb
- Width66.7 in
- BMW i3 width69.9 in – 70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 3.4 in shorter (161.6 in vs 158.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 3.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 720 lb heavier (2,421 lb vs 3,141 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW i3 is 720 lb heavier (2,421 lb vs 3,141 lb)
- Height: BMW i3 is 3.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 62.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Yaris is 3.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 3.4 in shorter (161.6 in vs 158.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Yaris · garage fit for BMW i3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Yaris — Toyota Yaris is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Yaris — Based on length × width (Toyota Yaris)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Yaris | BMW i3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.6 in | 158.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 62.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,421 lb | 3,141 lb | 720 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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