BMW i3 2017 vs Hyundai Kona 2018
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | Electric | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 395 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW i3 engine produces 34 HP less power than Hyundai Kona, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Hyundai Kona. Despite less power, BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| 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 (Hyundai Kona) 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: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Kona can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai Kona version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Hyundai Kona 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.55 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller, but higher. BMW i3 is 15 cm shorter than the Hyundai Kona, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 332 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 1114 litres | |
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Hyundai Kona has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 72 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Kona (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Hyundai Kona, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`670 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`245 kg | 1`685 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 485 kg | |
| BMW i3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Hyundai Kona. Therefore, Hyundai Kona is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 14 400 | |
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