The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 10,000

€ 42,200

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
60
67.1
75.2
62.9
69.9
80.3
67.1 in
Width
69.9 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60 in
Height
62.9 in
98
155.2
101.2
157.9
155.2 in
Length
157.9 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2326 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
26.74 %

General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
KAF
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (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
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
102 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
19 kWh✽
( 180 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 Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
180 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
512 mi
Range
146 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
146 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
37.3 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
37.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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