BMW i3 2017 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| BMW i3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Hyundai Kona has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW i3 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Hyundai Kona can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.6 | 1.0 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 - 170 HP | 43 - 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 - 250 NM | 147 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.1 seconds | 7.9 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 | 3.9 - 7.3 | |
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 170 - 177 mm (6.7 - 7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Kona can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.55 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller, but higher. BMW i3 is 15 cm shorter than the Hyundai Kona, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1297 litres | |
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Hyundai Kona has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 284 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Kona (by 197 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Hyundai Kona, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`715 | ~ 1`879 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 400 | |
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