The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech 82 (17 - 18)
€ 37,600
€ 13,000
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 4.9 inches taller than the Citroen C3 PureTech 82.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
62.9
69.9
80.3
58
68.9
72
69.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72 in
62.9 in
Height
58 in
101.2
157.9
100
157.3
157.9 in
Length
157.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2317 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
20.38 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
I01
Generation
B618
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
81 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
93 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.6 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
28.6 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 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
50 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
158 MPGe
50 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
128 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
595 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
Environmental Impact
42.6 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).
89 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
89 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
