The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 42,200
€ 14,000
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 7.4 cm taller than the Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
1598
1775
2039
1524
1704
1910
1775 mm
Width
1704 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1910 mm
1598 mm
Height
1524 mm
2570
4011
2489
3941
4011 mm
Length
3941 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2489 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1055 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1510 kg
Weight Difference:
385 kg
26.74 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
I01
Generation
KAF
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 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
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
94 bhp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
215 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
215 NM
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
93 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.22 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.57 kg/bhp
11.22 kg/bhp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
19 kWh✽
( 216 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
76 mpg
( 86 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
216 MPGe
86 MPGe
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
No data
city
69 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
146 mi
Range
705 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
146 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
270 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
849 L
