The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

€ 39,500
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 16,500
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 11.6 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
1775
2039
1462
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1578 mm
Height
1462 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
2570
3999
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
2470
3972
3999 mm
Length
3972 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1146 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1650 kg
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
269 kg
19.01 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
210 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

179 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.42 kg/bhp
15.49 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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
74 mpg  ( 83 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
83 MPGe
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
No data
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
88 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L