Comparison between:
- 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh | |
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| Trim | 42 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America, Europe | 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 | Crossover |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Pistachio Green Frost Blue Shale Grey Sunset Orange Lithium Silver White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Ivory Silver Glossy Ivory Silver Matt Snow White Pearl Aventurine Green Terra Cotta Clear White |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 169.3 in 4300 mm |
| Width | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 72.8 in 1850 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.3 in 2040 mm | - |
| Height | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 105.5 in 2680 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 63.4 in 1611 mm |
| Front overhang | 30.3 in 770 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Rear overhang | 38.0 in 965 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 139 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg | 4254.92 lb 1930 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1102.31 lb 500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.263 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 107.5 mph 173.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.20 s | 7.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA, CMB: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP, CMB: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km WLTP, CMB: 375.9 mi / 605.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe | 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 | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.665 | 11.55 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 2.66 |
| 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 | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 5Jx20 | 7Jx17 ET48 7.5Jx19 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 37.9 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 42.2 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 81.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 120 Ah | 237.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | - |
| Type | NCM622 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | - |
| 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 | 352 V | 343 V |
| Weight | - | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Optional battery heater AC refrigerant-based cooling system | - |
| Additional information | Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L | 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 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.8 kW AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 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 50 kW, 0:41 AC 11 kW, 3:50 AC 7.4 kW, 5:42 AC 3.7 kW, 11:24 AC 2.8 kW, 15:04 | 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 | 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. | - |
| 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh |