[Artemis]

Answer: the Seat Altea experiences that the i3 build quality and i3 brakes are better.
(source: http://www.autoevolution.com/bmw-blo...ct/179760.html)

[ddk632]

That's pretty impressive for the i3!

[jadnashuanh]

It's both good and bad! Crumple zones collapsing absorbs energy. Looks like the i3 didn't crumple much (may be some behind the bumper if there's similar structure to their other cars), but the one that hit them sure did! The resulting G-forces can be nasty on the occupants.

[Efthreeoh]

Don't get too excited. This is just a classic low-speed brake-dive rear-ender where the rear car hits in the soft part of the grill/hood above the bumper and the front car (i3 in this case) takes the impact in the bumper, which is designed to take the impact. The damage to the Seat is exacerbated by the European pedestrian-impact regulations, which make the front end soft for impact with humans (no chance against an aluminum bumper structure). Look close at the Seat and you'll notice just hood damage and front fascia damage; the fenders look intact and the door gaps still look factory. It is obvious the driver of the Seat was able to get out of the car without damage to the rear lip of the front fender nor front lip of the door, which indicates no frame damage to the Seat. I'd say the Altea did pretty well in the accident too.

[Black Flagged]

the I3 looks pretty damn good after that bender...