The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

€ 41,400
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 17,900
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900

ⓘ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 2.9 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 12.2 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
1775
2039
1456
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1578 mm
Height
1456 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
2570
3999
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
2468
3970
3999 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1620 kg
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
275 kg
19.1 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
I01
Generation
6R
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) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
210 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

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

113 m
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

179 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

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8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.57 kg/bhp
15.74 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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
91 mpg  ( 102 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) (inkl. Range Extender)
220 MPGe
102 MPGe
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
71 mpg
No data
motorway
109 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
149 mi
Range
902 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
149 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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).
63.7 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
36.7 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
12 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
82 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L