BMW i3 2013 vs Kia RIO 2011
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 95 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.2 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia RIO gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia RIO) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW i3 is 5 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | no data | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 3800 | |
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