The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 38,000

€ 19,400

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 9.2 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
1577
1775
2039
1485
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1577 mm
Height
1485 mm
2570
4011
2470
3970
4011 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1136 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
209 kg
15.54 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
I01
Generation
6R
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
250 NM
175 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.92 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
8.01 kg/bhp
10.92 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
56 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
190 MPGe
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
180 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
464 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L






1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L