BMW i3 (2017 – 2022) vs Hyundai Kona (2017 – 2020): specs compared
The BMW i3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 184 hp against 177 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.9 s. The Hyundai Kona has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 159 km/h. At 4,166 mm, the Hyundai Kona is 155 mm longer than the BMW i3.
| Specification |
BMW
i3
2017 – 2022
|
Hyundai
Kona
2017 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2022 | 2017 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Electric | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD · RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 38 – 184 hp | 116 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 56 – 270 Nm | 147 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 8.1 s | 7.9 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 159 km/h | 159 – 204 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 0.6 – 0.7 L/100 km | 3.9 – 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,006 – 4,011 mm | 4,166 mm |
| Width | 1,775 – 1,791 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,590 – 1,598 mm | 1,565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,245 – 1,385 kg | 1,233 – 1,497 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

