Comparison between:
- 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2021 Mazda MX-30 GT Sport Tech
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2021 Mazda MX-30 GT Sport Tech | |
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| Trim | 42 kWh | GT Sport Tech |
| Model year | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | GBP 32,845 (UK, Oct 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Ceramic Metallic Polymetal Grey Metallic Ceramic Metallic with Brilliant Black Soul Red Crystal Metallic with Brilliant Black Jet Black Mica Arctic White Solid Machine Grey Metallic Polymetal Grey Metallic with Brilliant Black |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Light Grey Cloth with Stone Leathere |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 173.0 in 4395 mm |
| Width | 69.9 in 1775 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 80.3 in 2040 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 70.7 in 1795 mm |
| Height | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 104.5 in 2655 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 139 mm | 5.4 in 136 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 38.7 in 982 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.0 in 939 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 52.7 in 1338 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 41.7 in 1058 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 33.9 in 861 mm |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 366.0 l 12.93 ft3 0.37 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1171.0 l 41.35 ft3 1.17 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg | 3692.74 lb 1675 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | 4671.6 lb 2119 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Overhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mm | Maximum roof load - 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Model | - | e-SKYACTIV |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | - |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 107 kW 143.5 hp 145.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | - |
| Torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 271 Nm 27.6 kgm 199.9 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.20 s | 9.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km | WLTP: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km WLTP: 165.0 mi / 265.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | 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 | WLTP, CTY: 14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | 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 Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | 7Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 | 215/55R18 |
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 | 42.2 kWh | 35.5 kWh |
| Voltage | 352 V | 355 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Cell type - prismatic |
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 | Wallbox, 6.6 kW DC 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, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 4, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 6.6 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, 0:41 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 | DC charging, 0:34-0:43 Wallbox, 5:05 |
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 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) | 24GHz millimetre wave radar (S) 360ยบ View Monitor (front, rear and side camera) (S) Blind Spot Assist with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (S) Cruising Traffic Support (CTS) (S) Driver & front passenger airbags (S) Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Driver Monitoring (DM) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) e G-Vectoring Control Plus (eGVC Plus) (S) e-Call with GPS (S) Electric G-Vectoring Control Plus (e-GVC Plus) (S) Electronic parking brake with auto-disengage function, auto-hold function (S) Forward-facing and reversing camera (S) Front and rear curtain airbags (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) (S) Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Front side airbags (S) Hill Hold Assist (HHA) (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (S) Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) (S) Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) (S) Parking aid (S) Smart Brake Support (S) Smart Brake Support (SBS) with Turn-Across Traffic (S) Smart Brake Support - Rear (SBS-R) (S) Smart Brake Support - Rear Crossing (SBS-RC) (S) Smart keyless entry (S) Thatcham Accredited alarm and immobiliser (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) 150W AC outlet on center console (S) 2.5A USB port on center console (S) 7-inch colour touch-screen for climate control settings (S) 8.8-inch infotainment display (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio (S) e-Call with GPS (S) Mazda Connect System (S) 12 x speaker r Bose surround sound system, with Bose CenterPoint, BassMatch and AudioPilot technology (S) Windscreen projected, colour Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display) with Traffic Sign Recognition (S) Climate control air-conditioning (S) 60:40 split folding rear seats (S) 8-way power adjustable driver seat with memory linked to door mirror and Active Driving Display (S) Heated front seats, 3-stage settings (S) Passenger seat t manual slide, recline and height adjustment (S) Power driver lumbar adjustment (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel with chrome centre bez (S) Tilt and height adjustment (S) Freestyle doors (S) Front electric windows (S) Front wiper de-icer (S) Front, rain-sensing wipers (S) Piano Black windows trim (S) Power tilt and slide sunroof (S) Rear privacy glass (S) Remote central locking with deadlocking and automatic door lock when drivin (S) Auto-dimming driver door mirror with adjustable memory linked to Head-up Display and seat (S) Electrically-adjustable side mirrors (S) Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Heated and auto power-folding side mirrors (S) Adaptive Signature LED headlights with LED daytime running lights (S) Dusk-sensing headlights (S) Front and rear interior LED lights (S) High beam control (S) Rear fog light (S) Signature rear LED lights (S) Chrome interior trim accents (S) Light Grey cloth seats with Stone leatherette (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. | e-SKYACTIV platform |
| 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2021 Mazda MX-30 GT Sport Tech |