i3 vs 500e
Scores and specs side by side. The best value in each row is in bold and marked Best.
Main differences
- The i3 is rear-wheel drive; the 500e is front-wheel drive.
Swipe for more Best best in the row |  Photo creditPhoto: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0 BMW Not yet scoredSpecs: 2020 BMW i3 |  Photo creditPhoto: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0 Fiat Not yet scoredSpecs: 2026 Fiat 500e |
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Scores | ||
| Overall score | ||
| Range & Efficiency | ||
| Charging | ||
| Performance & Handling | ||
| Comfort & Ride | ||
| Interior & Tech | ||
| Practicality | ||
| Value | ||
Range & efficiency | ||
| EPA range | 153 miBest | 149 mi |
| Efficiency | 298 Wh/mi | 292 Wh/miBest |
| MPGe combined | 113 MPGe | 116 MPGeBest |
Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
Dimensions & practicality | ||
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
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