Comparison between:
- 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2019 Peugeot e-208 GT
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2019 Peugeot e-208 GT | |
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| Trim | 33 kWh | 38.3 kWh | SE | - |
| Model year | 2018 | 2020 | 2017 | 2019 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | 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 | Hatchback |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Steel | - |
| Exterior colors | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl | Faro Yellow Blue Vertigo Pearl White Grey Artense Pearl Black Red Elixir |
| Interior colors | Atelier European Dark | Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow | Titan Black Shetland Beige | - |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 176.0 in 4470 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 159.6 in 4055 mm |
| Width | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 71.7 in 1820 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 68.7 in 1745 mm |
| Height | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 100.0 in 2540 mm |
| Front track | - | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 59.1 in 1500 mm |
| Rear track | - | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 59.1 in 1500 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 139 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.5 in 1004 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.4 in 950 mm | 38.1 in 967 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 55.0 in 1396 mm | 53.9 in 1369 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 | 40.5 in 1028 mm | 44.7 in 1136 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 31.5 in 800 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 | 311.0 l 10.98 ft3 0.31 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1417.0 l 50.04 ft3 1.42 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1106.0 l 39.06 ft3 1.11 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2744.76 lb 1245 kg | 3366.46 lb 1527 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3681.72 lb 1670 kg | 4343.11 lb 1970 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.27 Cd | - |
| Additional information | 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 | Curb weight excludes driver weight. Overhang front / rear - 880 / 890 mm | - | Overhang front / rear - 825 / 690 mm Trunk volumes are according to the VDA standard |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | Volkswagen | - |
| Model | - | - | EEM 100 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | 2850 - 6000 rpm | 3300 - 12000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 260 Nm 26.5 kgm 191.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 1000 - 2850 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Normal Sport |
| 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 | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Regenerative braking | - | - | - | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 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 | 7.30 s | - | 9.60 s | 8.10 s |
| Additional information | - | - | 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: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km WLTP: 158.4 mi / 255.0 km | EPA: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km WLTP: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km | NEDC: 279.6 mi / 450.0 km WLTP: 211.3 mi / 340.0 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, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe EPA, CTY: 145 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 | NEDC, CMB: 11.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.7 kWh/100 km |
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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.85 | 2.76 | - |
| Additional information | - | Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1 | - | - |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.665 | 7.412 | 3.61 | - |
| 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 Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | 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) | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Panhard rod (track rod) Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm | 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 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | 6.5Jx16 ET45 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/60R19 84Q 175/50R20 | 205/60R16 R | 205/55R16 91H | 205/45R17 V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | LG Chem | Samsung SDI | - |
| Model | - | LGX E63 (NCM 622) | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion | - |
| Battery capacity | 33.2 kWh | 38.3 kWh | 35.8 kWh | 50 kWh |
| Number of cells | 96 | 176 | 264 | - |
| Number of modules | 8 | - | 27 | - |
| Voltage | 353 V | 319.4 V | 323 V | - |
| Energy density | - | 112.4 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | - | 791.46 lb 359 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Water-based coolant circulation | Passive cooling | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Total battery capacity - 40.4 kWh Optional battery heater. Quoted battery density above is without a battery heater. Energy density with battery heater - 111.2 Wh/kg. | - | The battery is placed under the rear trunk. |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | 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 | Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 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 | Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 100 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, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
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, 0:32 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 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:23 Public CCS 50 kW, 0:46 POD Point Wallbox, 5:20 Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 18:15 | 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, 0:24-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 4:33 Wallbox 7.4 kW, 6:46 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S) 10.25-inch AVN screen (S) 7-inch LCD console display (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S) Audio Video Navigation system (O) Blue Link connectivity services (S) Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S) Blue ambient lighting (S) Black cloth (S) Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O) Leather in four color options (O) | 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) | Tire repair kit (S) 3-point rear seat belts (S) Active safety brake (S) Aluminium pedal (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Automatic door locking during driving (S) Automatic hazard warning lights (S) Curtain airbags front and rear (S) Driver and passenger front airbags (S) Dynamic stability control (S) Electronic brake distribution (S) Emergency brake assist (S) Front seat belts with load limiters and pretentioners (S) 2 x headrests on rear seats (S) Hill assist (S) ISOFIX on the lateral rear seats (S) Seat belt indicator for driver and passenger seats (S) Side airbags front and rear (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traction control (S) Visiopark 1 (S) 10-inch touchscreen with Peugeot Connect (S) 2 x 12V power outlets (S) 2 front and 2 rear USB ports (S) Mirror screen (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto / MirrorLink) (S) Peugeot i-Cockpit 3D (S) Single-zone, automatic (S) Sun visors with vanity mirrors and LED lighting (S) Trip computer (S) Automatic front and rear windscreen wipers (S) 1/3 and 2/3 foldable rear seats (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming (S) Automatic headlights (S) Light-sensitive rearview mirror (S) Perforated faux leather trimmed (S) Power folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals (S) Privacy glass (S) Automatic front and rear windows (S) Cargo light (S) Manual height adjustment of the driver and front passenger seats (S) 8-color mood lighting on dashboard and door panels (S) Full LED AR lights (S) Full LED projectors with automatic site correction (S) Height and depth adjustable (S) LED front turn signals (S) Peugeot Connect SOS & Assistance (S) CAPY cloth (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. | - | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. | - |
| 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh | 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2019 Peugeot e-208 GT |