The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
€ 14,000
€ 39,500
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1524
1704
1910
1578
1775
2039
1704 mm
Width
1775 mm
1910 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1524 mm
Height
1578 mm
2489
3941
2570
3999
3941 mm
Length
3999 mm
2489 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1055 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg
Weight Difference:
360 kg
25.44 %
General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
KAF
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 Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 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
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
647 CC
94 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
215 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
215 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
111 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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11.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
11.22 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
( 86 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
22 kWh✽
( 184 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 Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
86 MPGe
184 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
69 mpg
city
No data
81 mpg
motorway
No data
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
705 mi
Range
88 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
43.9 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
13 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
340 kg
270 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
849 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
