The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 35,000
€ 21,000
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW i3 (60 Ah) is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
62.1
69.9
80.3
58.1
68.3
76.4
69.9 in
Width
68.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
62.1 in
Height
58.1 in
101.2
157.4
98.1
159.1
157.4 in
Length
159.1 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
7.19 %
General
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
I01
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
93 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 161 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
57 mpg
( 64 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 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
64 MPGe
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
91 mi
Range
636 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
636 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
42 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
84.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft





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



















