Everything from the turn signals to the door panels are hard-touch plastics. The Volt's interior is adorned with hard, flimsy plastic, and its purpose is to mimic a conventional car. While both interiors look nice and (realistically) sit four, the quality in the i3 is superior to the Volt.
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From reading forums of both vehicles, one can reasonably state that the Volt's gasoline generator is less prone to issues than that in the i3. The Volts are very reliable, and there are many up for sale with over 100,000 miles, which is a good sign. However, it should be known to avoid 2014 BMW i3 RExs due to some gasoline generator issues that may cost money down the road (note the 2014 i3 BEVs have fewer problems). There is no doubt that both of these cars are reliable overall. In closing, the i3 is quicker and more agile, making it the victor for this section. I prefer the more aggressive traction control over the Volt's relatively weak system. A side effect is a slight diminution in maximum power delivery when accelerating hard. The Volt will squeal its tires when accelerating under 20mph, whereas the i3 will not. The final point to note is the traction control is far superior in the i3. The Volt is still pretty quick with 149hp, and it pushes you to the back of the seat, just with less force. The surge of 170 horses from the i3 feels exhilarating at almost any speed. When accelerating, the i3 feels reasonably quicker than the Volt. First and foremost, the i3 is RWD, which most enthusiasts prefer over the Volt's FWD system. Another driving dynamic is the power delivery, and these two vehicles execute this differently. On the other hand, the Volt has softer suspension, lighter steering, and decent handling. As a baseline, the BMW i3 has rigid suspension, ultra-responsive steering, and impressive handling. Undoubtedly, the i3 provides a much more engaging driving experience than the Volt. This category is a draw because the i3 provides more electric range, but the Volt provides more gasoline range. Once the battery reaches the lower reserve threshold, the gasoline generator will kick on, providing over 300 more miles of gasoline range. If you plan on driving on the highway (~60mph) and using the A/C, 45-50 miles is still possible. The Volt's EPA rating is 53 miles electric-only, but it is very likely to receive upwards of 60 miles if you drive nicely. However, there is most likely no need to ever rely on the gasoline generator in day to day driving. The Volt's price is around $15,000.īoth the Volt and the i3 have about 45,000 miles on the odometer and roughly three years of battery warranty left.Ĭontrarily, the Volt has a longer gasoline range and a shorter electric-only range.
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This Volt is equipped with black leather interior and both driver assistance packages, save adaptive cruise control (available in 2017 model). The Volt in this comparison is a 2016 Volt Premier in Iridescent Pearl Tricoat. This 2015 i3 REx has a price of $12,000, making it the more affordable option. Its exterior color is Arravani Gray, and complementing the paint are the base 19" silver aero wheels. This i3, in particular, is outfitted with the Technology Package (larger display screen), but no parking package. The i3 in this comparison is going to be a 2015 BMW i3 REx Mega World.
Congrats to Andrew for the nice website and hard work. He has always been very interested in electric cars, and since he will be applying to colleges soon, electrical and environmental engineering are on his mind. Here are the noteworthy differences between these two unique EVs.Įditor's Note: Andrew Lambrecht is a high school senior who runs an electric cars news website ( ). However, this is where any similarities end in practice, these two vehicles are quite different.
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