The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)

€ 38,000
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 19,800
 VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
58.6
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
66.9
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
97.2
157
157.9 in
Length
157 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.21 %
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)

General

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.25 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
30.25 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
61 MPGe
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
180 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
651 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
42.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft