The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (11 - 15) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
€ 14,500

€ 39,500

€ 14,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Rio 1.4 is 1.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57.3
67.7
78.1
62.1
69.9
80.3
67.7 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.3 in
Height
62.1 in
101.2
159.3
101.2
157.4
159.3 in
Length
157.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2515 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
19.36 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
UB
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
114 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.29 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 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.)
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
153 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
33 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
486 mi
Range
88 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
486 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
KIA Rio 1.4
104.1 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft