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I15 (2019–2020) · Plug-in hybrid · 1.5 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
369 hp
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
0–60 mph
4.4 s
Combined economy
27.0 mpg

Equipment & packages

No package breakdown listed for this version.

Overview

Production start
2019
Production end
2020
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Sports car
Size class
Subcompact
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Plug-in hybrid
Engine position
Mid-mounted
Engine volume
1.5 L
Displacement
1.5 L
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Engine power
228 hp
Engine torque
236 lb-ft
Cylinders
3
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Direct injection
Compression ratio
11
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Gears
6
Drive
All-wheel drive

Motor & battery

Motor power
141 hp
Motor torque
184 lb-ft
System power
369 hp
System torque
420 lb-ft
Battery type
Lithium-ion
Battery capacity (gross)
11.6 kWh
Battery capacity (usable)
9.4 kWh
Battery voltage
355 V
AC charging power
3.7 kW
Charge time at 120 V
Needs verification
Charge time at 240 V
Needs verification
Charging setup
240V charging
Alternate charging setup
Level 2 charging
Electric range
18 mi
City electricity consumption
Needs verification
Highway electricity consumption
Needs verification
Combined electricity consumption
Needs verification

Dimensions & capacity

Length
184.9 in
Width
76.5 in
Height
50.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Front track
2.6 in
Rear track
2.6 in
Wheel size
195/50R20 front, 215/45R20 rear
Cargo volume (min)
0.2 cu ft
Cargo volume (max)
0.2 cu ft
Fuel tank
11.1 US gal
Curb weight
3,483 lb
Gross weight
4,233 lb

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
4.4 s
Top speed
155 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium Gasoline
Secondary fuel
Electricity
Economy standard
Gasoline + electricity
City fuel economy
26.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
29.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
27.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Range & reference data

City economy (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
Highway economy (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
Combined economy (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
Hatchback luggage volume
Needs verification
Passenger volume (2-door)
Needs verification
GHG score
7
Alternate GHG score
10
EPA fuel economy score
7

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Multi-link
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
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