The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 ISG (11 - 15)
€ 38,000

€ 16,800

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 3.4 cm shorter, 5.5 cm wider and 12.2 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 ISG.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
1577
1775
2039
1455
1720
1985
1775 mm
Width
1720 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1577 mm
Height
1455 mm
2570
4011
2570
4045
4011 mm
Length
4045 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1141 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
204 kg
15.17 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
I01
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1396 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 bhp
108 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
137 NM
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
250 NM
137 NM
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
93 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.56 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
8.01 kg/bhp
10.56 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 190 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
53 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
190 MPGe
53 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
180 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
504 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
288 L





1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
923 L