BMW i3 I01 or Peugeot 208 I (A9)?

2013–2022 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: i3 I01 4,006 mm, 208 I (A9) 3,973 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: i3 I01 260 l, 208 I (A9) 285 l.
Lowest consumption: i3 I01 0.6 l/100 km, 208 I (A9) 3.2 l/100 km.
Power: i3 I01 125–135 kW, 208 I (A9) 50–153 kW.
Standard equipment: i3 I01 27 items (Atelier), 208 I (A9) 21 items (Access).
On Autodrom: i3 I01 from €17,900 (1 listing); no 208 I (A9) is listed right now.

BMW i3 I012013–2022 · 6 engines · Atelier, Loft, Lodge, SuiteSpecifications →1 listing from €17,900 →

Peugeot 208 I (A9)2012–2019 · 14 engines · Access, Active, Allure, GT LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW i3 I012013–20221 listing · from €17,900	Peugeot 208 I (A9)2012–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,999 mm–4,006 mm	Length3,962 mm–3,973 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm–1,791 mm	Width1,739 mm
Height	Height1,578 mm–1,590 mm	Height1,437 mm–1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,538 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l	Trunk volume285 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,385 kg	Curb weight975 kg–1,160 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank9 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2022	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines14
Power	Power125–135 kW (170–184 hp)	Power50–153 kW (68–208 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)0.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelElectric, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption0.6 l/100 km · 60 Ah REx	Lowest consumption3.2 l/100 km · 1.6 BlueHDi 100
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · i3s 120 Ah	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · GTi 1.6 THP 208
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsAtelier · Access
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Atelier	Items in the base trim21 · Access
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Suite	Items in the top trim35 · GT Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 5
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€17,900	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW i3 I01 or Peugeot 208 I (A9)?

Length: BMW i3 I01 4,006 mm, Peugeot 208 I (A9) 3,973 mm (a 33 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,570 vs 2,538 mm. Boot: 260 vs 285 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW i3 I01 or Peugeot 208 I (A9)?

The most frugal BMW i3 I01 uses 0.6 l/100 km (60 Ah REx); the most frugal Peugeot 208 I (A9) 3.2 l/100 km (1.6 BlueHDi 100).

Which is more powerful — BMW i3 I01 or Peugeot 208 I (A9)?

The strongest BMW i3 I01 makes 135 kW (184 hp) (i3s 120 Ah); the strongest Peugeot 208 I (A9) 153 kW (208 hp) (GTi 1.6 THP 208).

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