The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 15,500

€ 38,000

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 5.3 cm narrower and 9.6 cm lower than the BMW i3 (120 Ah).
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
1481
1722
1980
1577
1775
2039
1722 mm
Width
1775 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1481 mm
Height
1577 mm
2489
3950
2570
4011
3950 mm
Length
4011 mm
2489 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
1119 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
226 kg
16.8 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
JA8/JR8
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (120 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
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
89 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
212 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
212 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
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12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
12.57 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
( 75 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
21 kWh✽
( 190 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.)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
75 MPGe
190 MPGe
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
54 mpg
city
No data
78 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
665 mi
Range
180 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
665 mi
180 mi
BMW i3 (120 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 (120 Ah)
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
436 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
295 L
Boot Capacity
260 L





979 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L