The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (15 - 17)
€ 36,800

€ 21,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 (94 Ah) is 3.1 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
62.1
69.9
80.3
58.6
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
101.2
157.4
97.2
160.5
157.4 in
Length
160.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
8.04 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CUT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
57 mpg
( 64 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.)
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
164 MPGe
64 MPGe
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
133 mi
Range
682 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
133 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
41 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft