The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Hyundai IONIQ Electro (19 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 34,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Hyundai IONIQ Elektro.
BMW 120i
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.1
71.7
81.1
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
176
166.9 in
Length
176 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.37 %
General
BMW 120i
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
E81
Generation
AE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
134 hp
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
218 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
218 lb‑ft
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Performance
BMW 120i
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
138 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
BMW 120i
36 mpg
MPGe
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
26 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
499 mi
Range
No data
BMW 120i
499 mi
mi
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
No data
BMW 120i
125 kWh
0 kWh
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.1 cu ft
















