The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

€ 35,000
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 17,900
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3 (60 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
97.2
156.3
157.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
I01
Generation
6R
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 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CUS*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
93 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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
76 mpg  ( 85 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 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
85 MPGe
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
90 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
902 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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).
63.7 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft