BMW i3 2017 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| 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 | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 95 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.2 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 245 km in combined cycle | 1560 km in combined cycle | |
| Hyundai i20 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 (Hyundai i20) 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) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW i3 is 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 1042 litres | |
| BMW i3 has 66 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`245 kg | 1`143 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 537 kg | |
| BMW i3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Hyundai i20. Therefore, Hyundai i20 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 5000 | |
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