The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17)
€ 41,400

€ 20,600

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 12.5 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
1578
1775
2039
1453
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1578 mm
Height
1453 mm
2570
3999
2470
3972
3999 mm
Length
3972 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1147 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1640 kg

Weight Difference:
293 kg
20.35 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 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) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CHZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
647 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
108 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
200 NM
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.57 kg/bhp
10.62 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 kWh✽
( 220 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
61 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
220 MPGe
61 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
149 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
149 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
36.7 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
36.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
12 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L






1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L