The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

€ 35,000
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 18,400
 VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) VW Polo 1.0 TSI
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 (60 Ah) is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 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
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
100.4
159.6
157.4 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.78 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*DKR*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 161 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 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
91 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
42 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 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft