The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,400
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 24,000
 VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 12.8 cm taller than the VW Polo GTI.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
1775
2039
1450
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1578 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
2570
3999
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
2468
3983
3999 mm
Length
3983 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1710 kg
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
11.11 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*DAJ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
189 bhp
VW Polo GTI
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
320 NM
VW Polo GTI

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.57 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
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
50 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
220 MPGe
50 mpg
VW Polo GTI
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
149 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
149 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
36.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
12 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L