The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 20,000

€ 45,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57.1
67.9
78.3
62.6
70.5
80.3
67.9 in
Width
70.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.1 in
Height
62.6 in
101.6
160
101.2
157.7
160 in
Length
157.7 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2564 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
20.35 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
YB
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3s (94 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
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
114 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.78 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
17.78 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 166 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
37 mpg
166 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
31 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
444 mi
Range
134 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
134 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
40.7 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
40.7 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
23 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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