The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (17 - 18) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
€ 15,800

€ 39,500

€ 15,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi is 1.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
58.1
68.3
76.4
62.1
69.9
80.3
68.3 in
Width
69.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
62.1 in
98.1
159.1
101.2
157.4
159.1 in
Length
157.4 in
98.1 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2564 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
17.82 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
JHH
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
84 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
30.52 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
( 75 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
22 kWh✽
( 153 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.)
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
75 MPGe
153 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57 mpg
city
No data
76 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
746 mi
Range
88 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
746 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
43.9 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
71.9 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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