The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

€ 41,400
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 16,500
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

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 4.6 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.1 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
157.4 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
648 lb
20.41 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CUS*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI

 REPLAY
18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.9 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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
62 mpg  ( 69 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) (inkl. Range Extender)
183 MPGe
69 MPGe
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
149 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
149 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
36.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
19 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft