The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)

€ 39,500
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 24,800
 VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
157.4 in
Length
156.8 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.55 %
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*DAJ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
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
42 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
153 MPGe
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
88 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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