The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 37,600
€ 13,000
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2
62.9
69.9
80.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.2
157.9
97.2
156.3
157.9 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
19.17 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2
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 1.2
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CGP*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2
93 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2
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
43 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
158 MPGe
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
128 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
