BMW i3 2017 vs Ford Fiesta 2021
| 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 | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. BMW i3 engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 245 km in combined cycle | 610 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW i3 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 BMW i3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW i3 is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 1093 litres | |
| BMW i3 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 7 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`245 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 455 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 13 200 | |
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