The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 39,500
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 21,800
 VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14) VW Polo BlueGT
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 2.9 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 11.6 cm taller than the VW Polo BlueGT.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo BlueGT
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
1775
2039
1462
Blueprint VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
2470
3970
3999 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo BlueGT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1216 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1640 kg
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
199 kg
14.06 %
VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CPT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
138 bhp
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT

Performance

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

110 m
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo BlueGT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo BlueGT
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
63 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 MPGe
63 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
88 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
621 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
85.3 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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