The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)

€ 14,000
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
€ 36,800
 BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah)
€ 14,000
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+ 1.5 TDCi 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+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
60
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
67.1
75.2
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
98
155.2
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
101.2
157.4
155.2 in
Length
157.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
20.07 %
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)

General

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KAF
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 Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah)

Performance

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
111 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
64 mpg  ( 71 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
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+ 1.5 TDCi
71 MPGe
164 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
57 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
705 mi
Range
133 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
133 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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).
41 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
41 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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