BMW i3 2017 vs Nissan Leaf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | Electric | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Nissan Leaf, but torque is 70 NM less than Nissan Leaf. Thanks to more 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 (Nissan Leaf) 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) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Leaf 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 Nissan Leaf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller, but higher. BMW i3 is 47 cm shorter than the Nissan Leaf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1161 litres | |
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Nissan Leaf has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 175 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Leaf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Leaf (by 61 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 1.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Leaf, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 200 | |
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