DR MOTOR dr1 (2009 – 2014) vs Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2009 – 2021): specs compared
Both offer around 68 hp at most. The DR MOTOR dr1 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.5 s against 15.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 145 km/h against 130 km/h. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV uses less fuel, from 2.1 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. The DR MOTOR dr1 is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 1,170 kg. At 3,675 mm, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is 55 mm longer than the DR MOTOR dr1.
| Specification |
DR
MOTOR dr1
2009 – 2014
|
Mitsubishi
i-MiEV
2009 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2014 | 2009 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | — | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 hp | 67 hp |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 197 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.5 s | 15.9 s |
| Top speed | 145 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 L/100 km | 2.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,620 mm | 3,675 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,529 mm | 1,615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,339 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 945 kg | 1,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

