2017 BMW i3 vs. 2017 Ford Focus Hatchback Electric

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What is the main difference between i3 and Focus Hatchback Electric?

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, market segment, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2017 BMW i3, which runs on , gets 14.7 more miles on a gallon than the 2017 Ford Focus Hatchback Electric, being a electric vehicle, . Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Focus Hatchback Electric, which is $13,280 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 i3. In addition, comparing the dimensions we see that the i3 is slightly smaller, although it's taller than the Focus Hatchback Electric. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Ford Focus Hatchback Electric seats one more the BMW i3. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • Auto, RWD
  • Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$42,400
$29,120
Engine
Engine
Electric Motor
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
170 hp
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Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.0 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
137 MPGe
118 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
111 MPGe
96 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
124 MPGe
107 MPGe
Width
Width
80.3 in
80.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.9 in
71.8 in
Length
Length
157.8 in
172.9 in
Height
Height
62.1 in
58.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
101.2 in
104.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
76.6 ft2
86.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
38.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.5 in
43.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.6 in
55.6 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.2 in
38.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
33.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.2 in
52.6 in

Costs

2017 BMW i3

2017 Ford Focus Hatchback Electric

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$550 - $2,000
$650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$129 (2017 BMW i3 60 Ah)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$8,193 - $9,643
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