FIAT 500e vs BMW i3
Overview | |
Years produced2013-2019 | Years produced2014-2021 |
MSRP$30,500 | MSRP$42,400 |
Listings204 | Listings236 |
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 | |
Engine117 hp Electric | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
EV Battery Capacity42 kWh | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City127 | MPG City137 |
MPG Highway104 | MPG Highway111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)6.2 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name117 hp Electric | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)6.2 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity42 kWh | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City127 | MPG City137 |
MPG Highway104 | MPG Highway111 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space7.5 cu ft | Cargo Space11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2959 lbs | Curb Weight2634 lbs |
Height66.3 in | Height62.1 in |
Length143.0 in | Length157.8 in |
Width74.1 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase91.4 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2013-2019 | 2014-2021 |
MSRP | $30,500 | $42,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
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 | 117 hp Electric | 168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
EV Battery Capacity | 42 kWh | 27 kWh |
MPG City | 127 | 137 |
MPG Highway | 104 | 111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 6.2 hours | 4 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 117 hp Electric | 168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 6.2 hours | 4 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 42 kWh | 27 kWh |
MPG City | 127 | 137 |
MPG Highway | 104 | 111 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 7.5 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2959 lbs | 2634 lbs |
Height | 66.3 in | 62.1 in |
Length | 143.0 in | 157.8 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 91.4 in | 101.2 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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