The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)

€ 39,500
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 18,300
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 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
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
157.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
569 lb
18.24 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Polo 1.6 TDI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.57 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
56 mpg  ( 63 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.)
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
153 MPGe
63 MPGe
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
88 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft