The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,000
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 20,600
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 4.6 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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 60 Ah (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
157.4 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
62 mpg  ( 69 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
69 MPGe
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft