The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 35,000
€ 16,900
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 4.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62.1
69.9
80.3
57.7
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
57.7 in
101.2
157.4
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 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
10.17 %
General
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CFW*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
93 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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
69 mpg
( 77 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
77 MPGe
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
No data
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
823 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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).
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).
70 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft









