The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)

€ 38,000
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 14,400
 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17) Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
58.9
Blueprint Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)
67.8
78
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
62.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)
98
156.3
157.9 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3461 lb
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
17.6 %
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
I01
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
74 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi

Performance

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
93 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

617 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
64 mpg  ( 71 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
71 MPGe
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
180 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
672 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
42.6 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.6 cu ft