BMW i3 2013 vs Mazda 2 2015
| 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 | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 65 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.4 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 2 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 (Mazda 2) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW i3 is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 950 litres | |
| BMW i3 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means BMW i3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`195 kg | 1`040 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 535 kg | |
| BMW i3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Mazda 2. Therefore, Mazda 2 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 9400 | |
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