The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

€ 39,500
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 18,400
 VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 12.5 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
1775
2039
1453
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1578 mm
Height
1453 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
2570
3999
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
2470
3970
3999 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1139 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1590 kg
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 kg
19.51 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CHZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
647 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
160 NM
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
93 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.42 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
66 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 MPGe
66 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
88 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
81.4 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L