The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 39,500
€ 14,000
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62.1
69.9
80.3
60
67.1
75.2
69.9 in
Width
67.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
62.1 in
Height
60 in
101.2
157.4
98
155.2
157.4 in
Length
155.2 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
25.45 %
General
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
I01
Generation
KAF
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 Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
94 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
93 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.57 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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
64 mpg
( 71 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
71 MPGe
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
No data
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
88 mi
Range
705 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24 cu ft
