The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)

€ 37,600
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) BMW i3 (94 Ah)
€ 19,500
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..) VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 4.2 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 15.2 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1598
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)
1775
2039
1446
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
1751
1964
1775 mm
Width
1751 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1598 mm
Height
1446 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)
2570
4011
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
2551
4053
4011 mm
Length
4053 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
3.03 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
I01
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*DGT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 2700 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
250 NM
250 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
93 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
7.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
7.86 kg/bhp
13.62 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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
76 mpg  ( 86 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.)
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
190 MPGe
86 MPGe
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
No data
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
128 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
350 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L