The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82 ETG (13 - 14) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 18,100

€ 45,800

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
60
68
78.2
62.6
70.5
80.3
68 in
Width
70.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60 in
Height
62.6 in
97.1
155.2
101.2
157.7
155.2 in
Length
157.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
20.19 %

General
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
81 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
87 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
656 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
31.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.78 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
31.7 lb/hp
17.78 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 166 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.)
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
57 mpg
166 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
52 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
758 mi
Range
134 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
758 mi
134 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
40.7 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
77.7 kWh
40.7 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
23 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech e-VTi 82
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft