The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)

€ 38,000
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 19,500
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..) VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
68.9
77.3
69.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
62.1 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
100.4
159.6
157.9 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.82 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)

General

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
I01
Generation
AW
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 Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*DGT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
93 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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
64 mpg  ( 71 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
71 MPGe
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
180 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft