The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 38,000
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 18,700
 VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
157.9 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
15.31 %
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CJZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
51 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
180 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
608 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft