2016 BMW i3 Hatchback

2016 i3

Overview
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Interior
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Competition

$42,400 MSRP From
81.5 mpge AVG, Comb.
170 hp Max. Power
81 miles Electric Range
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BMW i3 is a four-seat Plug-in Hybrid and Fully Electric compact vehicle in the Electric Luxury Hatchback category. For the 2016 model year, there are two trim-lines to choose from, both with the same hybrid engine that produces 170 horsepower. The i3 is capable of traveling 81 miles relying solely on electric power. It takes four hours for the vehicle to charge its batteries. EPA-estimated annual electricity expense is $550 to $1,800, which over the course of five years will save you $7,750 in extra fuel spending.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 80.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 69.9 in
Length: 157.8 in
Height: 62.1 in
Wheelbase: 101.2 in

2016 i3 has a relatively short wheelbase ( 101.2 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2860 - 3130 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 40.5 inHip Room: -Head Room: 39.6 inShoulder Room: 54.8 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 31.9 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.2 inShoulder Room: 50.4 in

Trunk Volume

15.1 ft³

2016 i3 seats four adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, i3 falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 15.1 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 i3 Base	2016 i3 w/Range Extender
Starging MSRP	$42,400	$46,250
Engine	Electric Motor	Electric Motor
HP	170 hp	170 hp
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Electric City Range	89.0 ml.	77.504 ml.
Electric Highway Range	71.6 ml.	65.632 ml.
Electric Combined Range	81 ml.	72 ml.
City	137 MPGe	127 MPGe
Highway	111 MPGe	107 MPGe
Combined	124 MPGe	117 MPGe
Annual Fuel Cost	$550	$1,800

2016 i3 Hatchback comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $6,329 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, i3 has a class-leading fuel economy of 124 mpg.

Safety

Complaints: 26
Recalls: 2

Customers have filed twenty-six complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by BMW, which by itself is a relatively low number.