BMW i3 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.5 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 245 km in combined cycle | 970 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 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW i3 is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 13 200 | |
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