The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 41,400
€ 19,500
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62.1
69.9
80.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
69.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
62.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.2
157.4
100.4
159.6
157.4 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.12 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
I01
Generation
AW
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*DGT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
93 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.9 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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
64 mpg
( 71 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
71 MPGe
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
149 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
149 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
36.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
19 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
