Comparison between:
- 2013 FIAT 500e
- 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh
- 2017 Renault Zoe R90
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2013 FIAT 500e | 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2017 Renault Zoe R90 | |
| Series | - | - | ZE40 |
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| Trim | - | 33 kWh | R90 |
| Model year | 2013 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe | Europe, Australia |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Black Grey Silver White Pearl Tri-Coat Electric Orange Pearl Tri-Coat | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver | Glacier White Arctic White Metallic Titanium Grey Metallic Zircon Blue Metallic Diamond Black Metallic Mars Red Metallic Calico Grey Ytrium Grey |
| Interior colors | Black/Electric Orange Steam/Electric Orange | - | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 142.4 in 3617 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm | 160.8 in 4084 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 68.1 in 1730 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 80.2 in 2037 mm | 76.6 in 1945 mm |
| Height | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in 2300 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm |
| Front track | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Rear track | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 59.4 in 1510 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.5 in 140 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.9 in 989 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.6 in 903 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm | 32.5 in 826 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 49.4 in 1255 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 46.4 in 1179 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 52.0 in 1320 mm |
| Front hip room | 47.8 in 1215 mm | - | 54.5 in 1384 mm |
| Rear hip room | 42.6 in 1083 mm | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.7 in 1035 mm | 40.5 in 1028 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 27.6 in 702 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | - | 2379.0 l 84.01 ft3 2.38 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 2027.5 l 71.60 ft3 2.03 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 198.2 l 7.00 ft3 0.20 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg | 2744.76 lb 1245 kg | 3262.84 lb 1480 kg |
| Payload | - | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 1071.45 lb 486 kg |
| GVWR | - | 3681.72 lb 1670 kg | 4334.29 lb 1966 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.311 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1320 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1745 kg | Overhang front / rear - 839 / 657 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | Renault |
| Model | - | - | R90 / 5Agen3 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Front |
| Power | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm | 3000 - 11300 rpm |
| Torque | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 250 - 2500 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Eco |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 85.1 mph 137.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.30 s | 13.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 87.0 mi / 140.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km | NEDC: 250.4 mi / 403.0 km Real range: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km Real range: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 12.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 13.3 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 | 9.54 m 31.30 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3 | - | 2.71 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.59 | 9.665 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Single wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | - | Ventilated discs | Drums |
| Additional information | Front rotor size and type - 284 x 22 mm Rear rotor size and type - 251 x 11 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5.5Jx15 | 5Jx20 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 | 6Jx15 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 | 155/60R20 155/70R19 84Q 175/50R20 175/60R19 84Q | 185/65R15 88Q 195/65R16 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Samsung SDI | Renault and LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | Z.E. 40 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 33.2 kWh | 45.61 kWh |
| Number of cells | 97 | 96 | 192 |
| Number of modules | - | 8 | 12 |
| Voltage | 364 V | 353 V | 346 V |
| Weight | - | - | 672.41 lb 305 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -25 °C -13 °F |
| Additional information | Passive and active cooling Active heating | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Usable battery capacity - 41 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 505 Wh/l |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 6.6 kW DC 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 | Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW Wallbox 22 kW, 22 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 1 CCS1, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC Charging, 0:36 Wallbox, 3:39 | 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 | Wallbox 22 kW, 2:05 Wallbox 11 kW, 4:09 Wallbox 7.4 kW, 6:10 Wallbox 3.7 kW, 12:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Push-button e-shift with illuminated gear position indication (S) Wheels with Black/Electric Orange accented inserts (O) Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags (S) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (S) BeltAlert for front seats (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake/Park interlock (S) Constant-force retractors (CFR) (S) Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax) (S) Driver inflatable knee air bag (S) e-Park prawl (S) Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic stability control (ESC) (S) Front and rear side-curtain air bags (S) Hill-start Assist (HSA) (S) Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) (S) LATCH (S) Occupant restraint controller (ORC) (S) ParkSense rear park assist system (S) Reactive head restraints (front seats) (S) Remote keyless/illuminated entry system (S) Sentry Key engine immobilizer (S) Three-point seat belts for all positions (S) Tire pressure monitor system (S) Traction control system (TCS) (S) Vehicle theft security alarm (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 4.3-inch touch display with TomTom Navigation, BLUE&ME Handsfree (S) 7-inch TFT display (instrument cluster) (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Radio (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Driver selectable Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer (S) Key fob - remote keyless entry with folding shank (S) 6 x premium speakers and a 276W amplifier (S) SiriusXM Radio (S) USB Port with iPod control (S) Automatic temperature control with humidity sensor (S) Cabin air filtration (S) 50/50 split/fold-down rear seat (S) Driver's seat with manual height adjuster, easy entry and seatback memory (S) Heated driver and front-passenger seats (O) Leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls (S) Steering column with manual tilt (S) Front power windows with express one-touch down (S) Front, parallel-action, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Liftgate mounted spoiler, body color (S) Rear, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Rear-window defroster (S) Sunroof - power with vent and one-touch express open (O) Tinted glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electric Orange exterior mirrors (O) Power adjustable, heated, with driver's side spotter mirror and manual foldaway (S) Sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Bi-halogen projector headlamps (S) Black accented headlamp, tail lamp and lower turn signal lamps (O) Chrome lower turn signal lamps (S) Chromed headlamp bezels (S) Chromed tail lamp bezels (S) Daytime-running lamps (DRL) (S) Halogen fog lamps (S) LED center high-mounted signal lamp (CHMSL) (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) Steam/Electric Orange interior colour (O) | 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) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW ConnectedDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Multi-funciton touchscreen (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) 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) | Central armrest with storage (S) Range OptimiZer: heat pump, new-generation regenerative braking and Michelin Energy E-V tyres (S) ABS with emergency brake assist (S) Carbon particles air filter (S) Child lock (S) Driver and passenger front airbags (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic stability control (S) Front seats designed and tested to reduce the risk of whiplash (S) Hazard warning lights activated automatically in the event of emergency braking (S) Head and thorax front side airbags (S) Hill start assist (S) Isofix mounting system on the rear side seats and front passenger seat (S) Passenger Restraint Cushion airbags in the front seats (S) Rear parking camera (O) Rear parking sensors (S) Standard speed limiter / cruise control (S) Three-point seatbelts with force limiters at the rear (S) Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners at the front (S) Traction control and understeer control (S) Tyre inflation and repair kit (S) Z.E. Voice pedestrian warning (S) 4x35W output with DAB Radio (S) 7-inch touchscreen with voice access and text-to-speech (S) Bluetooth (S) Hands-free keycard (S) Renault R-Link with TomTom navigation system (S) 6 x speakers with 3D Sound by Arkamys (S) TFT colour screen with on-board computer and driving style indicator (S) Cabin preconditioning (heating or air conditioning) (S) Preconditioning of Z.E. 40 battery (heating or air conditioning) (S) With auto humidity level adjustment (S) Heated front seats (O) Three height-adjustable rear side headrests (S) Height and reach adjustable steering wheel (S) Leather steering wheel and gear lever knob (S) Automatic wipers with rain sensors (S) Body-coloured front door handles (S) Front electric windows on driver and passenger side (S) Power-adjustable heated side mirrors (S) Power-folding side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights (S) Automatic illuminating hazard lights in the event of emergency braking (S) Bi-halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Black cloth upholstery (S) Black/grey trim cloth upholstery (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 2013 - 2019 FIAT 500e is produced in Mexico (Toluca). The Fiat 500e remains unchanged until 2015 when the 2015 Fiat 500e features two new exterior colors and a redesigned center console. | - | - |
| 2013 FIAT 500e | 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2017 Renault Zoe R90 |