BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs BMW i3
Overview | |
MSRP$50,150 | MSRP$42,400 |
Average price | Average price$15,901 |
Listings8 | Listings531 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 Hybrid | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 Hybrid | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Torque330 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway111 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.8 cu ft | Cargo Space11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3860 lbs | Curb Weight2634 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height62.1 in |
Length182.5 in | Length157.8 in |
Width80.0 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase110.6 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $50,150 | $42,400 |
Average price | $15,901 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 335 hp I6 Hybrid | 168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 335 hp I6 Hybrid | 168 hp Electric |
Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 111 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.8 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3860 lbs | 2634 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 62.1 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 157.8 in |
Width | 80.0 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 101.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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