The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 36,800
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah)
€ 20,400
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3 (94 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
157.4 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.75 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 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 Polo 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 Polo 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 Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 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
60 mpg  ( 68 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
68 MPGe
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
133 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
133 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
41 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft