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2014 BMW i3 REX MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

Every gas trim of this model takes premium.

39
MPG combined (41 city / 37 hwy)
$1,800
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Premium
gas type

Is the 2014 BMW i3 REX good on gas?

At up to 39 MPG combined, the 2014 BMW i3 REX is better than average for a Subcompact Cars — that class averages about 22.8 MPG across 5,756 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.

Real-world MPG vs the EPA number

The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.

EPA updated its fuel-economy equations again for model year 2017 — mostly affecting hybrids and turbocharged engines — and recalculated 2011-2016 ratings to match, in some cases 1-2 MPG lower. The number above already reflects that update.

At today's AAA national average price — $4.68/gal for premium gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $1,800/year (roughly $150/month, about $12.00 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 385 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →

2014 BMW i3 REX trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
0.6L 2-cyl, A1 automatic, RWDPREMIUM39$1,800
Where the EPA lists premium, that’s the fuel the maker specified for the mileage test — many such engines run on regular with slightly less power/MPG. Whether premium is required or just recommended is an owner’s-manual detail the EPA dataset omits, so we don’t guess it.

2014 BMW i3 REX specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

Engine options0.6L 2-cyl
TransmissionA1 automatic
Drive typeRWD
EPA body classSubcompact Cars
FuelPremium
Tailpipe CO₂40 g/mi

Other years of the BMW i3 REX

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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.