BMW i3 Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2021 BMW i3 as a Subcompact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2021):
The BMW i3 is classified by the EPA as a Subcompact Cars.
BMW i3 Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 31 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 113 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 31 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 31 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 118 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 112 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 35 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 35 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 118 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 124 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 35 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 124 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 39 |
| 2015 | Auto (A1) | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 124 |
| 2015 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 39 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
BMW i3 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the BMW i3?
The EPA classifies the BMW i3 as a Subcompact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the BMW i3 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Subcompact Cars), the BMW i3 is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.