BMW i3 2013 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| 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 | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 75 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.6 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Fiesta 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 (Ford Fiesta) 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 | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW i3 is larger. BMW i3 is 3 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW i3 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the BMW i3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 4600 | |
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