Ford Fusion Energi vs BMW i3
Overview | |
MSRP$35,620 | MSRP$42,400 |
Average price$16,220 | Average price$15,794 |
Listings415 | Listings530 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Fusion may be going away for good, but before it takes its final bow, Ford is doing its best to keep it relevant. This year, the plug-in hybrid version—the Energi—receives increased battery capacity (from 7.6 kWh to 9.0 kWh), thanks to more energy-dense chemistry. In turn, this increases the stated electric range from 21 to 25 miles, putting it right in line with the best-selling plug-in hybrid on the market, the Prius Prime. Additionally, a mild facelift has updated the front and rear, but the real winner for 2019 is Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance tech. This addition adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, and a reversing camera. The Fusion is the first vehicle to get this new package, and in one of the smartest moves Ford has made of late, it comes standard across the range. | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
EV Battery Capacity7.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City109 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway97 | MPG Highway111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)2.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)2.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity7.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City109 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway97 | MPG Highway111 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.2 cu ft | Cargo Space11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | Curb Weight2634 lbs |
Height58.0 in | Height62.1 in |
Length191.8 in | Length157.8 in |
Width75.2 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,620 | $42,400 |
Average price | $16,220 | $15,794 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Fusion may be going away for good, but before it takes its final bow, Ford is doing its best to keep it relevant. This year, the plug-in hybrid version—the Energi—receives increased battery capacity (from 7.6 kWh to 9.0 kWh), thanks to more energy-dense chemistry. In turn, this increases the stated electric range from 21 to 25 miles, putting it right in line with the best-selling plug-in hybrid on the market, the Prius Prime. Additionally, a mild facelift has updated the front and rear, but the real winner for 2019 is Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance tech. This addition adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, and a reversing camera. The Fusion is the first vehicle to get this new package, and in one of the smartest moves Ford has made of late, it comes standard across the range. | 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 | 2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid | 168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
EV Battery Capacity | 7.6 kWh | 27 kWh |
MPG City | 109 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 97 | 111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2.5 hours | 4 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid | 168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2.5 hours | 4 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 7.6 kWh | 27 kWh |
MPG City | 109 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 97 | 111 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.2 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2634 lbs | |
Height | 58.0 in | 62.1 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 157.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 101.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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