2017 BMW i3 vs. 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $12,900 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 BMW i3 has a higher starting price than the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. Also, the 2017 i3 has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 Ioniq Electric gets 43.7 more mpg. In addition, comparing the dimensions we see that the i3 is slightly smaller, although it's taller than the Ioniq Electric. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Hyundai Ioniq Electric seats one more the BMW i3. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.