The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 41,400
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 19,400
 VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
69.9
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
97.2
156.3
157.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3527 lb
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
670 lb
21.1 %
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.9 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 kWh✽  ( 183 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
47 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
183 MPGe
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
149 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
149 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
36.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
19 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft