Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Hyundai i20 Hatchback 2023-present BMW 3 Sedan 1997-2003
Spec height1 57.1 in 2 
+ 1.38 in
1 55.7 in Spec height1
+ 0.39 in 2
2 160 in Spec length
+ 15.98 in 1 176 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 1997 - 2003
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003
Spotted in France 17″
Hyundai i20 5-door Hatchback 2023 - present
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Hyundai
i20
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3.1 | 2023 - present
Spotted in Desnmark 15″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 vs. Hyundai i20 (BC3) 5-door Hatchback 2023


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 is 15.98 in longer and 1.38 in lower compared to Hyundai i20 (BC3) 5-door Hatchback 2023. It has 0.4 in less ground clearance and offers 63% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
+3
Size class
Micro
176 in
+16
Length
160 in
68.5 in
Width2
69.9 in
+1.4
76.38 in
Width incl. mirrors
80.51 in
+4.13
55.7 in
Height1
57.1 in
+1.4
107.3 in
+5.7
Wheelbase
101.6 in
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
+0.4
2998.3 lbs
+25%
Weight4,6
2398.6 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
15.5 cu ft
+25%
Cargo volume EU4
12.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
41.1 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 21986
+17%
Price EU7
€ 18900
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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