BMW i3 vs Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2021)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$11,195

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

i3 RWD vs Ioniq Electric SE FWD
Measure	i3	Ioniq Electric	Winner
MSRP + destination	$45,445	$34,250	Ioniq Electric
Horsepower	168 hp	134 hp	i3
Torque	110 lb-ft	218 lb-ft	Ioniq Electric
kWh per 100 mi	29.8 kWh/100 mi	25.4 kWh/100 mi	Ioniq Electric
EV range	0 mi to 153 mi	170 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	N/A	23.0 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	N/A	23.0 cu ft	N/A
Rear legroom	31.9 in	35.7 in	Ioniq Electric
Front legroom	40.5 in	42.2 in	Ioniq Electric
Length	158.3 in	176.0 in	Not scored
Width	N/A	71.7 in	N/A
Curb weight	2,972 lb	3,371 lb	Not scored
Seats	4	5	Ioniq Electric
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.9 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.2 s tested	9.1 s estimate	i3
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	5 yr / 60,000 mi	Ioniq Electric

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
i3 RWD $44,450	Ioniq Electric Limited FWD $38,815	$5,635
Ioniq Electric SE FWD $33,245	i3 RWD $44,450	$11,205

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Ioniq Electric costs $11,735 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Ioniq Electric wins.

i3 wins if Price weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.