The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 (10 - 13)
€ 39,500

€ 16,800

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.2
62.1
69.9
80.3
58.6
66.9
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
58.6 in
101.2
157.4
97.2
157
157.4 in
Length
157 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.2
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2487 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
633 lb
20.29 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CGP*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
69 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.2
93 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.04 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.57 lb/hp
36.04 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 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
41 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
153 MPGe
41 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
88 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
490 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
108 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.2
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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