BMW i3 2017 vs Nissan Leaf 2017
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW i3 is available with rear wheel drive, while Nissan Leaf can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.6 (hybrid, electric) | - (electric) | |
| Both cars are available with electric engines. BMW i3 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 - 170 HP | 150 - 217 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 - 250 NM | 320 - 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.1 seconds | 7.3 - 7.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 135 - 155 mm (5.3 - 6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller, but higher. BMW i3 is 47 cm shorter than the Nissan Leaf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1161 litres | |
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Nissan Leaf has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 175 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Leaf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Leaf (by 61 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 1.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Leaf, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`715 | ~ 2`068 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 200 | |
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