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BMW i3
2021 BMW i3
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$48,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Toyota RAV4 EV
2014 Toyota RAV4 EV
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$49,800
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
39.5L Electric
Engine
Electric
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 78 MPGE
Hwy: 74 MPGE
Fuel Tank Capacity
2.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
36.9 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

BMW i3
2018-2021 BMW i3 Hatchback Rear View Driving
2018-2021 BMW i3 Hatchback Dashboard
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Toyota RAV4 EV
2012-2014 Toyota RAV4 EV Rear Angle View
2012-2014 Toyota RAV4 EV Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
39.5L Electric
Electric
Horsepower
170 hp @ 4800 rpm
154 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
273 lb-ft
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,276 lbs
4,032 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
100 MPGE
76 MPGE
City
N/A
78 MPGE
Highway
N/A
74 MPGE

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
2.3 gallons
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
158.3 in
N/A
Height
62.9 in
66.3 in
Max Width
69.9 in
71.5 in
Front Width
61.9 in
61.4 in
Rear Width
61.3 in
61.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
104.7 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.5 in
41.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
40.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.6 in
57.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
53.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
31.9 in
38.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.2 in
39.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
49.2 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
52.4 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
15.1 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
36.9 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
73 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
36.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
36.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
32.4 ft
36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
19" x 5"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 5.5"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P155/70R19
P225/65HR17
Rear Tire
P175/60R19
P225/65HR17

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Classic Silver Metallic
  • Shoreline Blue Pearl
  • Super White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Cashmere Silver Metallic w/Highlight BMW i Blue
  • Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
  • Galvanic Gold Metallic w/Frozen Grey Met Highlight
  • Imperial Blue Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
  • Mineral Gray Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Deka Dark, Cloth Upholstery
  • Giga Brown/Carum Spice, Natural Leather/Wool Cloth Upholstery
  • Mega Carum Spice Gray, Sensatec/Cloth Upholstery
  • Tera Dark Truffle, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Ash, Unique Neutron Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
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