The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 35,000
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 22,900
 VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 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
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
157.4 in
Length
156.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.85 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
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
40 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
474 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft