The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10)

€ 38,000
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 15,500
 Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10) Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
58.3
Blueprint Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10)
67.8
78
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
62.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10)
98
155.5
157.9 in
Length
155.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2467 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3428 lb
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
16.79 %
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10)

General

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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 1.6 TDCi DPF
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
89 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF

Performance

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
93 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.72 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
27.72 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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
56 mpg  ( 63 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
63 MPGe
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
180 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
665 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft