The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 37,600

€ 10,000

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW i3 (94 Ah) is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62.9
69.9
80.3
62.6
69
78.6
69.9 in
Width
69 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
62.9 in
Height
62.6 in
101.2
157.9
101.9
158.4
157.9 in
Length
158.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.37 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
I01
Generation
SD
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)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
93 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.99 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
29.99 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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
31 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
158 MPGe
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
128 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
409 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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).
144 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
144 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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