The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 37,600

€ 20,800

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
62.9
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
62.9 in
Height
58.6 in
101.2
157.9
97.2
160.5
157.9 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
2674 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
8.11 %

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
*CUS*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.04 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
30.04 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 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)
158 MPGe
68 MPGe
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
128 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
717 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
919 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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