The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 39,500
€ 19,500
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 5.4 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 13.2 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1578
1775
2039
1446
1751
1964
1775 mm
Width
1751 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1578 mm
Height
1446 mm
2570
3999
2551
4053
3999 mm
Length
4053 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.54 %
General
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
I01
Generation
AW
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*DGT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 2700 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
250 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
93 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.42 kg/bhp
13.62 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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
76 mpg
( 86 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
86 MPGe
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
No data
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
88 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L
