The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)
€ 38,000
€ 19,500
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is 4.2 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 13.1 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
1577
1775
2039
1446
1751
1964
1775 mm
Width
1751 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1577 mm
Height
1446 mm
2570
4011
2551
4053
4011 mm
Length
4053 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1180 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
12.27 %
General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
I01
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*DKL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
250 NM
175 NM
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
93 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
8.01 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 190 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
190 MPGe
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
No data
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
180 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
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).
89 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L
