Comparison between:
- 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh | |
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| Trim | 28 kWh | SE | 33 kWh |
| Model year | 2019 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 30,315 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 30,111 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 33,300 (EU, Jul 2019) | USD 30,495 (USA, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Polar White Platinum Silver Aurora Silver Phantom Black Blazing Yellow Marina Blue Phoenix Orange | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Atelier European Dark |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 176.0 in 4470 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm |
| Width | 71.7 in 1820 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.5 in 2045 mm | 79.8 in 2027 mm | - |
| Height | 57.5 in 1460 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm | - |
| Rear track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in 1004 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.2 in 970 mm | 38.1 in 967 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1396 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1366 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 44.7 in 1136 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 40.5 in 1028 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.5 in 800 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Trunk volume | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1410.0 l 49.79 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3130.56 lb 1420 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 2744.76 lb 1245 kg |
| Payload | 1014.13 lb 460 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 4144.69 lb 1880 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 3681.72 lb 1670 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.27 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Height for Europe - 1450 mm Height for rest of the world - 1460 mm | - | The height includes roof fin Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1320 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1745 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | - | EEM 100 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Power | 88 kW 118.0 hp 119.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2850 - 6000 rpm | 3300 - 12000 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1000 - 2850 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Eco+ Comfort |
| Additional information | - | Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.90 s | 9.60 s | 7.30 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-100 km/h in Normal mode - 10.2 s. | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 174.0 mi / 280.0 km EPA: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km WLTP: 158.4 mi / 255.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 11.5 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 122 MPGe EPA, CMB: 136 MPGe EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 2.76 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.412 | 3.61 | 9.665 |
| Additional information | - | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET45 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 205/55R16 91H | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/60R19 84Q 175/50R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Samsung SDI | Samsung SDI |
| Model | L3 | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 28 kWh | 35.8 kWh | 33.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 264 | 96 |
| Number of modules | 12 | 27 | 8 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 323 V | 353 V |
| Energy density | 104.9 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 599.22 lb 271.8 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | Passive cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | 96s2p cell configuration 96 parallel pairs for a total of 192 cells | - | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW | Standard wall socket, 1.2 kW Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW Wall box, 3.6 kW Wall box, 7.2 kW CCS fast charging, 40 kW CCS fast charging, 50 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 6.6 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Public CCS, 0:14 Public CCS, 0:27 POD Point Wallbox, 4:16 Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 13:20 | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:34 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:43 Wall box 7.2 kW, 4:55 Wall box 3.6 kW, 9:50 Standard wall socket 230V, 15:24 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 29:30 | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Alloy pedals (S) Cargo cover (S) Center armrest storage (S) Metallic paint (O) Rear center armrest with cupholders (S) Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection (S) Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Cross-traffic Alert (RCTA) and Lane Change Assist (S) Brake Assist (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Driver's blind spot mirror (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-force Distribution (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front and rear side-curtain airbags (S) Front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters (S) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (S) Rear LATCH (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (S) Remote keyless entry system with alarm (S) Smart Cruise Control (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure indicator (S) Traction Control System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 12V power outlet (S) 7-inch display audio system with high-resolution touchscreen (S) 7-inch LCD instrument cluster (S) 8-inch navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM audio system (S) Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (S) Blue Link Guidance Package (for 3 years, enrollment required) (S) Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition (S) Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S) Complimentary SiriusXM activation and 3-month trial subscription (S) Free standard three-year Blue Link services (S) Infinity Premium Audio with 8 speakers including center channel and subwoofer (S) Proximity Key entry with push button start (S) Smartphone/USB and auxiliary input jacks (S) USB port in center console (charge only) (S) Wireless device charging (S) Automatic temperature control with Auto Defogging System (S) Floor console-mounted rear-seat HVAC vents (S) Ventilated driver and front passener seats (S) Heat pump (S) 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar support (S) 6-way driver and front passenger seats with seat height adjustment (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Adjustable head restraints for all seating positions (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver seat (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth and cruise controls (S) Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel (S) Aero-type wiper design (S) Chrome beltline molding (S) Chrome door handles (S) Door handle approach light (S) Front passenger window auto-down/up (S) Front windshield 2-speed intermittent, mist function (S) Lower door side molding (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Power window lock-out button (S) Power windows with driver's auto-down/up (S) Premium door sill plates (S) Rear window defroster (S) Solar control glass (S) Sunvisor extensions (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink and compass (S) Dual illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Dual power-folding side mirrors with puddle lamps (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Manual-folding bodycolor power side mirrors (S) Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators (S) Automatic headlight control (S) Headlights with Dynamic Bending Light (S) HID headlights with LED light guide (S) High Beam Assist (S) Illuminated ignition (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED interior illumination (S) LED tail lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with Integrated LED Brake Light (S) Leather seating surfaces (S) Premium cloth seating (S) | Adjustable cargo floor (S) e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S) Integrated rear spoiler (S) 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Cruise Control (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S) Electronic Differential Lock (S) Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Engine Braking Assist (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) LATCH (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbags for front seats (S) Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) XDS (Cross Differential System) (S) 2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S) 8-inch Composition Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry with push-button start (S) MIB II infotainment system (S) MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S) 8 x speakers (S) USB port (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (O) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather (S) Leather and cloth (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Hyundai IONIQ Electric has been announced in July 2016 for the 2017 model year and remains almost unchanged until MY 2019. | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. | BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite. |
| 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh |