The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
€ 12,000
€ 36,800
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
60
67.1
75.2
62.1
69.9
80.3
67.1 in
Width
69.9 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60 in
Height
62.1 in
98
155.2
101.2
157.4
155.2 in
Length
157.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
20.07 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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)
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
84 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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)
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
105 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
27.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
27.69 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 164 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
47 mpg
164 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
39 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
522 mi
Range
133 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
522 mi
133 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
41 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
94.8 kWh
41 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
