The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (08 - 10) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
€ 15,500

€ 41,400

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
58.3
67.8
78
62.1
69.9
80.3
67.8 in
Width
69.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
62.1 in
98
155.5
101.2
157.4
155.5 in
Length
157.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2467 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
708 lb
22.3 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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) (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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 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) (inkl. Range Extender)
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) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
27.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
27.72 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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
18 kWh✽
( 183 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
183 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
45 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
665 mi
Range
149 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
665 mi
149 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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).
36.7 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
86.4 kWh
36.7 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
19 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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