smart fortwo vs BMW i3
Overview | |
Years produced1998-2017 | Years produced2014-2021 |
MSRP$14,650 | MSRP$42,400 |
Listings26 | Listings29 |
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 | |
Engine0.9L 89 hp I3 | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City31 | MPG City137 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name0.9L 89 hp I3 | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City31 | MPG City137 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway111 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight1984 lbs | Curb Weight2634 lbs |
Height61.2 in | Height62.1 in |
Length106.1 in | Length157.8 in |
Width74.5 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase73.7 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-2017 | 2014-2021 |
MSRP | $14,650 | $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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 0.9L 89 hp I3 | 168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 31 | 137 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 0.9L 89 hp I3 | 168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 31 | 137 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 111 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.8 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 1984 lbs | 2634 lbs |
Height | 61.2 in | 62.1 in |
Length | 106.1 in | 157.8 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 73.7 in | 101.2 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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