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 0.5 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
69.9
80.3
58.6
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
66.9
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
157
157.4 in
Length
157 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2593 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.89 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 164 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
43 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
164 MPGe
43 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft