The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

€ 39,500
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 24,000
 VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 6.8 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 14 cm taller than the VW Polo GTI.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
1775
2039
1438
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
1751
1964
1775 mm
Width
1751 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1578 mm
Height
1438 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
2570
3999
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
2549
4067
3999 mm
Length
4067 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2549 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.24 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
I01
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*DKZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
197 bhp
VW Polo GTI
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
320 NM
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

110 m
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
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
48 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 MPGe
48 mpg
VW Polo GTI
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
88 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
421 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
305 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1079 L