Comparison between:
- 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf
- 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh
- 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.
| 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh | |
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| Trim | - | 33 kWh | 42 kWh |
| Model year | 2014 | 2017 | 2019 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | - | 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 | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Beige | - | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 167.5 in 4254 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1799 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 80.2 in 2037 mm | 80.3 in 2040 mm |
| Height | 57.2 in 1453 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in 2632 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 60.7 in 1542 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 142 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 40.5 in 1028 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 31.9 in 810 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2379.0 l 84.01 ft3 2.38 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 343.0 l 12.11 ft3 0.34 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1233.0 l 43.54 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3328.98 lb 1510 kg | 2744.76 lb 1245 kg | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 3681.72 lb 1670 kg | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.281 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 - 770 / 965 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | BMW | BMW |
| Model | EEM 85 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 4800 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Eco Eco+ Comfort |
| Additional information | Five levels of regenerative braking - D D1 D2 D3 and B Eco mode power and torque - 70 kW / 220 Nm Eco+ mode power and torque - 55 kW / 175 Nm | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 10.40 s | 7.30 s | 7.20 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 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: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 114.0 mi / 183.5 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 | NEDC, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km | 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: 13.1 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+ | 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 | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.61 | 9.665 | 9.665 |
| Additional information | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | - | Transmission type: GE1B |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 5Jx20 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 155/60R20 155/70R19 84Q 175/60R19 84Q 175/50R20 | 155/60R20 155/70R19 84Q 175/50R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | Samsung SDI | Samsung SDI |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24.2 kWh | 33.2 kWh | 42.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 264 | 96 | - |
| Number of modules | 27 | 8 | - |
| Voltage | 323 V | 353 V | 352 V |
| Energy density | 126 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | Optional heat pump | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | 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 | Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW Wall box, 3.6 kW Wall box, 7.2 kW CCS 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 | 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 2 CCS2 Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1 | 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 | CCS fast charging, 0:29 Wall box 7.2 kW, 3:11 Wall box 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 Standard wall socket, 10:32-13:00 | 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 | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Curtain airbag for front passenger (S) Curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and front passenger seats belt pretensioners (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic speed control (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Rear seats belt pretensioners (O) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (O) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) 8-inch touchscreen (S) Bluetooth, MP3 (S) Car-Net e-Remote app (S) Dicover Pro radio and navigation system (S) Keyless entry (O) Keyless start (O) Automatic climate control (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Leather (S) Tilte and telescope adjustment (S) Heated windscreen (S) Panoramic sunroof (O) Power windows front and rear (S) Rain sensors (S) Power-folding side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Blue ambient lighting around the decorative trim (O) Blue footwell illumination (O) Door-sill tread plates illuminated in blue (O) Dynamic cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED reading lights (O) LED rear lights (S) Main beam assist (O) Iridium Matrix / Dark Magnesium trim (S) Leather gear knob (S) Leather seats (O) Merlin e-grey cloth seats (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) 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) | 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. |
| 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2017 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh |