The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai IONIQ Electro (16 - 19) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 28,600
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai IONIQ Elektro is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
BMW 120i
57.1
71.7
81.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
104.7
166.9
176 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
BMW 120i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.37 %
General
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
BMW 120i
AE
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
BMW 120i
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
118 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
218 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
218 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
BMW 120i
103 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
27.93 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
180 MPGe
36 mpg
BMW 120i
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
151 mi
Range
499 mi
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
151 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
37.3 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).
125 kWh
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
37.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai IONIQ Elektro
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








39.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft



















