The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (11 - 15)
€ 38,000

€ 14,900

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is 1.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2 ISG.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62.1
69.9
80.3
57.3
67.7
78.1
69.9 in
Width
67.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
62.1 in
Height
57.3 in
101.2
157.9
101.2
159.3
157.9 in
Length
159.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
17.91 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
I01
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
84 hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
93 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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
47 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
180 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft