The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

€ 38,000
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 24,000
 VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 5.5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
69.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
62.1 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
157.9 in
Length
160.1 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

General

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
I01
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*DKZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
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
40 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
180 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft