The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)

€ 36,800
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah)
€ 16,100
 VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,100

ⓘ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 4.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (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
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)
97.2
156.3
157.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3439 lb
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
15.84 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CHZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
93 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
56 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
164 MPGe
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
133 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
133 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
79.5 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
41 kWh
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft