The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 14,800

€ 37,600

€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
58.3
67.8
78
62.9
69.9
80.3
67.8 in
Width
69.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
62.9 in
98
155.5
101.2
157.9
155.5 in
Length
157.9 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2425 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
16.67 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
JA8/JR8
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
89 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
156 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
156 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
27.25 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 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
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.)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
63 MPGe
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
45 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
665 mi
Range
128 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
665 mi
128 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
42.6 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
86.4 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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