The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.5 TDCi (18 - ..)
€ 42,200

€ 17,100

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
62.9
69.9
80.3
58.1
68.3
76.4
69.9 in
Width
68.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
62.9 in
Height
58.1 in
101.2
157.9
98.1
159.1
157.9 in
Length
159.1 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2615 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
560 lb
17.64 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
I01
Generation
JHH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 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
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
84 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
93 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.13 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.9 lb/hp
31.13 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
19 kWh✽
( 180 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
60 mpg
( 68 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) (inkl. Range Extender)
180 MPGe
68 MPGe
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
146 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
146 mi
669 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
37.3 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft





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