The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic (10 - 12)
€ 39,500

€ 16,800

€ 39,500
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 BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
62.1
69.9
80.3
58.3
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
101.2
157.4
98
155.5
157.4 in
Length
155.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2465 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
21 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
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 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
93 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.22 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.57 lb/hp
26.22 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 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
65 mpg
( 73 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) (inkl. Range Extender)
153 MPGe
73 MPGe
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
88 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
777 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
74 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
74 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft





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