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2020 BMW i3 dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

158.3in long

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158.3 in long101.2 in wheelbase62.9 intall70.5 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 21 hatchbacks (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 BMW i3: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
120 Ah RWD, 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD158.3 in69.9 in70.5 in62.9 in101.2 in5.5 in32.4 ft
RWD, Base w/Range Extender RWD158.3 inN/A70.5 in62.9 in101.2 in5.5 in33.8 ft
s 120 Ah RWD, s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD158.1 in70.5 in70.5 in62.6 in101.2 in5.5 in33.8 ft
s RWD, s w/Range Extender RWD158.1 inN/A70.5 in62.6 in101.2 in5.2 in33.8 ft
2020 BMW i3: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
120 Ah RWD, RWD2,972 lb
s 120 Ah RWD, s RWD3,040 lb
120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD, Base w/Range Extender RWD3,276 lb
s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD, s w/Range Extender RWD3,309 lb
2020 BMW i3: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
120 Ah RWD, s 120 Ah RWD, 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD, s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD15.1 cu ft36.9 cu ft84.0 cu ft40.5 in31.9 in39.6 in37.2 in
RWD, s RWD, Base w/Range Extender RWD, s w/Range Extender RWDN/AN/A84.0 cu ft40.5 in31.9 in39.6 in37.2 in

Weight

Curb weight
2,972 lb
Kilograms
1,348 kg
US tons
1.5 tons

120 Ah RWD. All trims: 2,972 lb to 3,309 lb.

Heavier than 30% of 21 hatchbacks (2020).

Garage fit

2020 BMW i3 in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes105.7 in37.0 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes129.7 in49.0 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes81.7 in85.0 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes129.7 in109.0 in
2020 BMW i3 through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.5 in21.1 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.5 in21.1 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 70.5 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 105.7 in spare length. 37.0 in each side.
  • Door: 37.5 in spare width. 21.1 in above the roof.

Size class

Subcompact hatchback.

Longer than 10% of 21 hatchbacks (2020).

Median of 21 hatchbacks (2020): 168.0 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 15.1 cu ft. More than 6% of 19 hatchbacks (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 BMW i3 and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs i3Cargo, seats upvs i3
Audi A7195.6 in+37.3 in24.9 cu ft+9.8 cu ft
Ferrari GTC4Lusso193.8 in+35.5 in15.9 cu ft+0.8 cu ft
BMW i3158.3 in-15.1 cu ft-

Legroom and headroom

120 Ah RWD.

Front legroom
40.5 inMore than 5% of 22 hatchbacks (2020).
Rear legroom
31.9 inMore than 5% of 22 hatchbacks (2020).
Front headroom
39.6 inMore than 81% of 22 hatchbacks (2020).
Rear headroom
37.2 inMore than 19% of 22 hatchbacks (2020).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked