Home / Vehicle Research / Comparison / 2020 i3 vs 2017 i3
2020 BMW i3
2017 BMW i3

Compare 2020 i3 vs 2017 i3

Compare Cars Side by Side

Compare prices, trims, specs, options, features and scores of up to five cars, trucks or SUVs that are available in Canada with our free side-by-side car comparison tool.
Change Vehicle
Change Vehicle
Add Vehicle
Add Vehicle
Add Vehicle
2020 BMW i3
MSRP $44,950 - $54,990
View Deals
2017 BMW i3
MSRP $48,150 - $52,750
View Deals
Mechanical
Horsepower
170 hp @ 4800 rpm 181 hp @ 4800 rpm
170 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque
184 ft-lb 199 ft-lb
184 ft-lb
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Battery Electric
Battery Electric
Fuel Consumption: Equivalent - City
2.0 - 8.0
2.0
Fuel Consumption: Equivalent - Highway
2.0 - 8.0
2.0
Fuel Consumption: Equivalent - City/HWY Combined
2.0 - 8.0 km
2.0
Battery Range
126 - 153 km
97 - 114 km
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Optional
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
1,006 mm
1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,029 mm
1,029 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
1,392 mm
Rear Head Room
945 mm
945 mm
Rear Leg Room
810 mm
810 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,250 mm
1,280 mm
Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
261 L
261 L
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
1099 L
1099 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
2,570 mm
Length, Overall
4,016 - 4,021 mm
4,008 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,775 - 1,791 mm
1,775 mm
Height, Overall
1,590 - 1,598 mm
1,577 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,348 - 1,501 kg
1,343 - 1,467 kg
Front Tire Size
P155/60R20 P175/55TR20 P155/70R19
P155/60R20 P155/70R19
Rear Tire Size
P175/55R20 P175/60R19 P195/50TR20 P155/70R19
P175/55R20 P175/60R19 P155/70R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
View Deals
View Deals
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Information
Head to Head Comparisons
2020 BMW i3 vs 2019 BMW i3 2020 BMW i3 vs 2021 BMW i3 2020 BMW i3 vs 2018 BMW i3 2020 BMW i3 vs 2020 MINI 3 Door 2020 BMW i3 vs 2017 BMW i3
2017 BMW i3 vs 2016 BMW i3 2017 BMW i3 vs 2018 BMW i3 2017 BMW i3 vs 2017 Audi A3 e-Tron 2017 BMW i3 vs 2015 BMW i3 2017 BMW i3 vs 2019 BMW i3
Most Popular Comparisons
SUVs Rav4 vs CR-V vs Escape vs Rogue vs Tucson CX-5 vs Kona vs Tiguan vs Equinox vs Qashqai Wrangler vs Santa Fe vs Edge vs Grand Cherokee Expedition vs Tahoe vs Yukon vs Suburban GLC vs Q5 vs NX vs X1 vs XT4 RX vs GLE vs X5 vs XT5 vs MDX
Cars Civic vs Corolla vs Elantra vs Mazda3 C-Class vs 3 Series vs A4 vs Q50 vs TLX E-Class vs 5 Series vs ES vs A6 Prius vs Ioniq vs Volt Camry vs Accord vs Altima vs Optima vs Sonata Mustang vs Challenger vs Camaro
Trucks F-150 vs Ram 1500 vs Sierra 1500 vs Silverado 1500 Tacoma vs Tundra vs Colorado
Minivans Grand Caravan vs Sienna vs Odyssey