The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT (16 - 18) vs. BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 11,800
€ 41,600
€ 11,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the BMW i3s (120 Ah).
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
59.9
66.7
75.2
61.8
70.5
80.3
66.7 in
Width
70.5 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.9 in
Height
61.8 in
98
154.7
101.2
157.7
154.7 in
Length
157.7 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
2326 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
22.7 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
BMW i3s (120 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 Ti-VCT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
84 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
84 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
83 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
83 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
105 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
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27.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
27.69 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽
( 148 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 Ti-VCT
47 mpg
148 MPGe
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
36 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
522 mi
Range
168 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
522 mi
168 mi
BMW i3s (120 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).
45.5 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
94.8 kWh
45.5 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
