The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 17)
€ 36,800

€ 17,200

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (94 Ah) is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
62.1
69.9
80.3
58.9
67.8
78
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
62.1 in
Height
58.9 in
101.2
157.4
98
156.3
157.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
16.05 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 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 (94 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
93 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 164 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
74 mpg
( 82 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 (94 Ah)
164 MPGe
82 MPGe
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
No data
city
69 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
133 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
133 mi
777 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Environmental Impact
41 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).
65.8 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
41 kWh
65.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft





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