Comparison between:
- 2020 SEAT Mii electric Plus
- 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 SEAT Mii electric Plus | 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh | |
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| Trim | Plus | 42 kWh |
| Model year | 2020 | 2019 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 20,650 (DE, Sep 2019) GBP 22,800 (UK, Oct 2019) EUR 18,880 (ES, Mar 2020) | USD 44,450 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 35,350 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 42,300 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 38,000 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 39,950 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,900 (ES, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Carbon-fiber | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Candy White Tornado Red Costa Blue Tungsten Silver | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 140.0 in 3556 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 80.3 in 2040 mm |
| Height | 58.3 in 1481 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in 2421 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 947 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 54.6 in 1388 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 39.7 in 1009 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.2 in 793 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Trunk volume | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2722.71 lb 1235 kg | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg |
| Payload | 650.36 lb 295 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. | Overhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 212 Nm 21.6 kgm 156.4 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Eco+ Comfort |
| Additional information | Motor weight - 54.1 kg Hole assembly weight - 70.4 kg | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.30 s | 7.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 161.6 mi / 260.0 km WLTP: 221.8 mi / 357.0 km | NEDC: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe |
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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.665 |
| Additional information | - | Transmission type: GE1B |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Hydraulic shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5Jx16 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/50R16 81H | 155/60R20 155/70R19 84Q 175/50R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Samsung SDI |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 36.8 kWh | 42.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 168 | - |
| Voltage | - | 352 V |
| Weight | 546.75 lb 248 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 32.3 kWh | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells 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 | Household charging, 2.3 kW Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC fast charging, 40 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 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:49-1:00 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 4:30-5:34 Household charging, 14:03-17:24 | DC fast charging, 0:41 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:50 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 5:42 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 11:24 Household charging, 15:04 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Anti-lock brake system (S) Cruise Control (O) Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger deactivation (S) Electronic engine immobiliser (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Front and rear seatbelt reminder (S) Hill hold control (S) Lane Assist (S) Rear parking sensors (O) Remote central locking with safelock (S) Side airbag in front with curtain airbag (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) Tyre pressure monitoring (S) 5-inch display (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio (S) Dashboard with ambient lighting (O) SEAT Connect Gen1 (S) Smartphone integration with DriveMii app (S) 6 x speakers (S) Automatic climate control (S) Heated front sports seats (S) Height-adjustable driver's seat (S) Split folding rear seats (60/40) (S) Two height-adjustable rear headrests (S) Height-adjustable sports steering wheel (S) Leather steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake (S) Dark tinted rear windows (S) Electric front windows (S) Heated front and rear windscreens (S) Rain sensing wipers (S) Driver and passenger sunvisor with mirror on passenger side (S) Heated, electrically adjustable side mirrors with turn signals (S) Front courtesy light (S) Halogen front headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Rear fog light (S) Side mirrors turning signals (S) New chrome effect dashboard design (S) Visual cloth (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 rear park distance control (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Pasrking Assistance (O) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (S) 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 (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) ConnectedDrive Services (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) Wi-Fi hotspot (O) Wireless charging pad (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) Adaptive LED headlights with turn lights and high beam assist (O) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights with cornering lights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Electronic Brown Trim (S) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather and cloth (S) Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth highlights (S) Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 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. |
| 2020 SEAT Mii electric Plus | 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh |