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 BMW i3 2017 – 2022 Hyundai Kona 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

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