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BMW i4 vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer
i4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Trafic Passenger remains close.
Trafic Passenger starts ZAR 520,001 cheaperi4 from ZAR 1,500,000 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999
Five key differences
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Specification
i4
Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power
i4442 kW
Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
i4795 Nm
Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
i4Not Applicable
Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i4Not Applicable
Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
i4140 mm
Trafic Passenger199 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
BMW i4
M60 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
i4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Trafic Passenger
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
i4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Trafic Passenger
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
i4
Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Facelift History
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Large MPV
Vehicle Type
Car
MPV
Spec
i4
Trafic Passenger
Length
4783 mm
5480 mm
Width
1852 mm
1956 mm
Height
1448 mm
1973 mm
Wheelbase
2856 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
199 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
1890 l
Kerb Weight
2285 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2730 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
520 kg
910 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
9 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.9 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
1019 mm
Rear Headroom
944 mm
1060 mm
Front Legroom
1036 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
888 mm
930 mm
Spec
i4
Trafic Passenger
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
M9R
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1997 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
15.1:1
Bore
Not Applicable
85 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
88 mm
Maximum Power
442 kW
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.7 sec
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
175.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
485 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Trafic Passenger
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
9-Speed EAG9 Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Available
Number of Gears
1
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Torque Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
9
Spec
i4
Trafic Passenger
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
24.7 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
80
Combined Driving Range
485-544 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
16.3–18.3
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Trafic Passenger
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
i4
Trafic Passenger
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
i4
Trafic Passenger
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Imitation Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Driver
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Removable Rear Benches
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Manual Height and Reach
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual
Seat Trim
Yes
Techno+ Imitation Leather
Spec
i4
Trafic Passenger
Climate Control
Standard
Manual
Power Windows
Standard
Front
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
This i4 and Trafic Passenger comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: i4 100 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Efficiency index: i4 90 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Safety-equipment index: i4 92 vs Trafic Passenger 90.
Practicality index: i4 61 vs Trafic Passenger 88.
Ownership-cover index: i4 not separately scored vs Trafic Passenger not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
i4 leads by 13 points
i4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Trafic Passenger remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i4
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Trafic Passenger
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
88/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 73 pts for Trafic Passenger
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, Trafic Passenger may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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