Comparison between:
- 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive
- 2026 KIA EV4 Fastback 81.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | 2026 KIA EV4 Fastback 81.4 kWh | |
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| Trim | 50 xDrive | 81.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 65,900 (DE, Mar 2026) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | - |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Le Castellet Blue Mineral White Space Silver Ocean Wave Blue Brooklyn Grey Polarized Grey Alpine White Black Sapphire | Snow White Pearl Ivory Silver Matte Ivory Silver Metallic Shale Grey Aurora Black Pearl Morning Haze Magma Red Yacht Blue Matte Yacht Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Digital White Castanea Agave Green Black BMW M | Onyx Black & Human Gray Misty Gray & Nougat Brown Espresso Brown & Onyx Black Onyx Black & Off-white |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 187.4 in 4760 mm | 186.2 in 4730 mm |
| Width | - | 73.2 in 1860 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.7 in 2075 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 73.4 in 1865 mm | - |
| Height | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 111.0 in 2820 mm |
| Front track | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 63.5 in 1613 mm | 64.0 in 1625 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.7 in 855 mm | 32.3 in 820 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 42.9 in 1090 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1017 mm | 38.7 in 984 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 946 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | 57.7 in 1465 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 45.4 in 1154 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 38.2 in 970 mm |
| Trunk volume | 420.0 l 14.83 ft3 0.42 m3 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1435.0 l 50.68 ft3 1.44 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4861.19 lb 2205 kg | 4210.83 lb 1910 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg | 2727.12 lb 1237 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 3284.89 lb 1490 kg | 2656.57 lb 1205 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 176.37 lb 80 kg |
| Payload | 1113.33 lb 505 kg | 1003.1 lb 455 kg |
| GVWR | 5974.53 lb 2710 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.21 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | HD1001N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 5500 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Model | HF1002N0 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 6th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 6.4 kg/kW | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.70 s | 7.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 563.0 mi / 906.0 km WLTP, CMB: 471.0 mi / 758.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 382.1 mi / 615.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 13.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.7 kWh/100 mi | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 10.86 m 35.63 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | 2.66 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.606 | 11.55 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.801 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Trapezoidal link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Double joint strut axle | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.6 in 370 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.6 in 370 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Additional information | Single-piston floating caliper disc brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 7Jx17 ET50 7.5Jx19 ET53 7.5Jx19 ET52 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 102W | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H 215/50R19 97V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 113.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 81.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 162.3 Ah | 237.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | EVE Energy | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 960 | - |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical | - |
| Cell configuration | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 698.9 V | 343 V |
| Energy density | 190 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1316.16 lb 597 kg | 1047.2 lb 475 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Additional information | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 400 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 KW, 5:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
| 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | 2026 KIA EV4 Fastback 81.4 kWh |