The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 35,000
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 21,800
 VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14) VW Polo BlueGT
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 BlueGT.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo BlueGT
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BlueGT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3616 lb
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
5 %
VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo BlueGT
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CPT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
138 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo BlueGT

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo BlueGT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo BlueGT

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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo BlueGT
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
52 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
52 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
621 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
85.3 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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