The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 36,800
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah)
€ 20,500
 VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3 (94 Ah) is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 cm longer, 7.7 cm wider and 9 cm taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
1775
2039
1488
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
1698
1901
1775 mm
Width
1698 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1578 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
2570
3999
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
2469
3987
3999 mm
Length
3987 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1176 kg
1670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1620 kg
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
144 kg
10.91 %
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
250 NM
175 NM
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
7.86 kg/bhp
11.31 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 197 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
51 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
197 MPGe
51 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
133 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
133 mi
508 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
41 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
41 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
350 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L