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2024 BMW i4 review
The BMW i4 eDrive35 has been brought to life in a bid to qualify for Federal subsidies, but it's more than a box-ticking exercise.
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Scott Collie
BMW i4 vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison
BMW i4
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Volkswagen Golf
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2024 BMW
i4
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Golf
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
City driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
NA
50L - 55L
290 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$85,900 - $133,900
$32,790 - $77,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Plenty of performance for a base model
- Wants for very little on the spec sheet
- Real-world efficiency is competitive
Misses
- Smaller battery eats into usable range
- Heated seats are an option
- Rear packaging shows ICE origins
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely drive experience
- Punchy powertrain for a base model
- No annoying active safety tech
Misses
- Media controls take some learning
- Loud on coarse road surfaces
- Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$2,000)
NA
Colours Available
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
- Candy White
- Deep Black
- Dolphin Grey
- Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
- Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
- Atlantic Blue
- Pomello Yellow
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey
- Deep Black
- Moonstone Grey
- Atlantic Blue
- Kings Red
The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Lapiz Blue metallic
- Deep Black pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 400kW | 110kW - 245kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 795Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 10.5 | |
