The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 39,500

€ 19,500

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is 2.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
KIA Rio 1.4
62.1
69.9
80.3
57.1
67.9
78.3
69.9 in
Width
67.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
62.1 in
Height
57.1 in
101.2
157.4
101.6
160
157.4 in
Length
160 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
KIA Rio 1.4
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
567 lb
18.18 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
KIA Rio 1.4
I01
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
KIA Rio 1.4
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
KIA Rio 1.4
93 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.4
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.57 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
KIA Rio 1.4
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
39 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
153 MPGe
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
88 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
459 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft





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