The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 37,600

€ 20,400

€ 37,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3 (94 Ah) is 6.6 cm shorter, 7.7 cm wider and 11 cm taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
1598
1775
2039
1488
1698
1901
1775 mm
Width
1698 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1598 mm
Height
1488 mm
2570
4011
2469
4077
4011 mm
Length
4077 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1206 kg
1670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
8.64 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CJZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 bhp
89 bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
250 NM
160 NM
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
7.86 kg/bhp
13.55 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 190 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
58 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
190 MPGe
58 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
128 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
570 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
42.6 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
350 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L






1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L