The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 39,500

€ 22,300

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is 7.8 cm shorter, 7.7 cm wider and 9 cm taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
1578
1775
2039
1488
1698
1901
1775 mm
Width
1698 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1578 mm
Height
1488 mm
2570
3999
2469
4077
3999 mm
Length
4077 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.93 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CUS*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
89 bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
230 NM
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.42 kg/bhp
13.84 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), 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 petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 MPGe
77 MPGe
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
No data
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
88 mi
Range
682 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L






1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L