BMW i3 2013 vs Peugeot 208 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 | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 60 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.5 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 208 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 (Peugeot 208) 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. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW i3 is larger. BMW i3 is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 311 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 1076 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW i3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 24 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`195 kg | 1`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 540 kg | |
| BMW i3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem less than Peugeot 208. Therefore, Peugeot 208 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 5800 | |
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